Main Entry: de·ceit·ful

Pronunciation: \-fəl\

Function: adjective

Date: 15th century

: having a tendency or disposition to deceive: a : not honest <a deceitful child> b : deceptive, misleading <deceitful advertising>

synonyms see dishonest

— de·ceit·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— de·ceit·ful·ness noun