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deceitful
[/dɪˈsiːtfəl/]
adjective
enganoso
1.
Characterized by or involving deception; dishonest or fraudulent
He gave a deceitful answer to avoid telling the truth.
Ele deu uma resposta enganosa para evitar dizer a verdade.
2.
Tending or intended to mislead or trick someone
The company's deceitful advertising practices were exposed.
As práticas publicitárias enganosas da empresa foram expostas.
3.
Appearing to be one thing while actually being another; deceptive in appearance
The deceitful calm before the storm was misleading.
A calma enganosa antes da tempestade foi enganadora.
NYC Slang
sketchy
Synonyms
dishonest
fraudulent
deceptive
misleading
treacherous
cunning
Antonyms
honest
truthful
sincere
genuine
straightforward
candid
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
enganoso
Most common form used in Brazilian Portuguese
Brazil
falso
Alternative used to mean false or deceptive
Portugal
enganador
Commonly used in European Portuguese
Portugal
ardiloso
Literary or formal alternative meaning cunning or deceitful
Related Idioms & Phrases
wolf in sheep's clothing
smoke and mirrors
under false pretenses
wearing a false face
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