deceitfulness

Meanings

• noun

  The quality or state of being deceitful; dishonesty.

• noun

  The act of deceiving or misleading someone.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with deceitfulness
deceivable , receivable , perceivable

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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 'deceive', from dis- 'apart' + ceivre 'receive'. Relating to deceit, falsehood, or fraud.

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Trivia

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1. Deceitfulness is often used in legal contexts to describe false statements or actions.

2. In psychology, deceitfulness is sometimes referred to as 'moral disengagement'.

3. Deceitfulness can be found in many famous works of literature, such as Shakespeare's 'Othello' and Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'

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Related Concepts

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1. Dishonesty: Dishonesty is a related concept to deceitfulness. It refers to the act of being untruthful or unfaithful to a known fact or promise.

2. Lying: Lying is a form of deceitfulness. It involves intentionally misrepresenting the truth to someone else.

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Culture

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Deceitfulness is a common theme in literature, art, and music. It is often portrayed as a negative trait and can lead to consequences such as mistrust, betrayal, and damage to relationships.

How to Memorize "deceitfulness"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize deceitfulness, imagine someone hiding the truth or misleading someone else. Think about the negative consequences of deceitfulness and the trust that is broken.

2. associate
   

   - To associate deceitfulness, think about the words 'dishonesty' and 'lying'. Remember that deceitfulness involves intentionally misleading or hiding the truth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - A mnemonic for deceitfulness could be 'Dishonesty leads to Deception, Damage, and Distress'. Remembering this phrase can help you remember the negative consequences of deceitfulness.

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