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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deceitful

/dɪˈsɛɪtfl/ adjective · British & US
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What does deceitful mean?

adjective

Having a tendency to deceive; given to lying or cheating. Characterized by deceit or dishonesty.

Example

"The deceitful salesman convinced many people to invest in his fake business."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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