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Meaning of Duplicitous
having or showing a desire to deceive or cheat people
Etymology of Duplicitous
The word "duplicitous" comes from the Latin "duplicitas," meaning doubleness or twofoldness, which is derived from "duplex," meaning double or twofold
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something or someone that is deceitful or double-dealing
Synonyms
deceitful
dishonest
duping
double-dealing
treacherous
faithless
disloyal
perfidious
traitorous
untrue
unfaithful
false
fraudulent
insincere
hypocritical
two-faced
cunning
crafty
sly
deceptive
deceiving
cheating
swindling
corrupt
untrustworthy
mendacious
lying
false-hearted
double-tongued
Janus-faced
ambiguous
equivocal
uncertain
Definitions
- Given to or characterized by deceit or double-dealing
- * Intended to deceive or mislead
Usage Examples
- The company's duplicitous business practices led to a major scandal
- * The politician's duplicitous statements about the economy were widely criticized
- * The duplicitous nature of the character in the novel made it difficult to trust them
Antonyms
honest
truthful
sincere
faithful
loyal
trustworthy
reliable
genuine
authentic
straightforward
candid
open
transparent
frank
forthright
direct
straightforward
upright
virtuous
moral
ethical
principled
decent
respectable