1. A response or reply that is deliberately dishonest, misleading, or intended to deceive
His deceitful answer about his whereabouts raised suspicion among the detectives.
Sua resposta enganosa sobre seu paradeiro levantou suspeitas entre os detetives.
2. A reply containing false information or half-truths meant to conceal the truth
The politician gave a deceitful answer when asked about the missing funds.
O político deu uma resposta enganosa quando questionado sobre os fundos desaparecidos.