deceitful

Meanings

• Adjective

  Intentionally false or misleading, particularly with the end goal of inducing another to believe or act unwisely.

  - "His deceitful actions led to the downfall of the company."
  - "Despite her deceitful promises, she failed to deliver on her commitments."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deceitful
perceivable , celebrable , receivable

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Variants

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deceitful , deceitfully , deceitfulness , deceitfulnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French 'deceivre', meaning 'to betray, deceive, or cheat'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'deceitful' is used in various fields such as psychology, philosophy, and law.

2. In the Bible, the serpent in the Garden of Eden is described as deceitful, tempting Eve with false promises.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dishonesty: Deceitful is a type of dishonesty, where one intentionally misrepresents or conceals the truth.

2. Lying: Deceitful is a form of lying, where one intentionally misleads or manipulates the truth.

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Culture

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Deceitful has been a common theme in literature and art, often portrayed as a negative trait. In Shakespeare's 'Othello', the character Iago is deceitful, leading to the tragic downfall of Othello and Desdemona.

How to Memorize "deceitful"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person making a false promise with a sly smile. Visualize the consequences of their deceitful actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'deceitful' with the image of a snake, as snakes are often portrayed as deceitful creatures.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D.E.C.E.I.T.F.U.L to remember the meaning of deceitful: Dishonest, Evasive, Cunning, Elusive, Insincere, Treacherous, False, Unreliable, Lying.

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