duplicitous

du·plic·i·tous

adj \du̇-ˈpli-sə-təs also dyu̇-\

Definition of DUPLICITOUS

: marked by duplicity

: deceptive in words or action

— du·plic·i·tous·ly adverb

Examples of DUPLICITOUS

1. <warned her not to trust the duplicitous art dealer>

First Known Use of DUPLICITOUS

1928

Related to DUPLICITOUS

Synonyms: bent [chiefly British], crooked, deceptive, double-dealing, dishonest, fast, fraudulent, guileful, rogue, shady, sharp, shifty, underhand, underhanded

Antonyms: aboveboard, honest, straight

Related Words: unconscionable, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous; deceitful, deceiving, deluding, delusive, delusory, false; artful, beguiling, cagey (also cagy), crafty, cunning, foxy, slick, sly, subtle, wily; defrauding, devious, furtive, slippery, sneaking, sneaky, trickish, tricky; insidious, perfidious, treacherous

Near Antonyms: conscientious, decent, ethical, honorable, just, scrupulous, upright; forthright, straightforward

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Rhymes with DUPLICITOUS

complicitous, felicitous, solicitous