deceptiveness

noun

as in deception
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery numerous complaints about the deceptiveness of the ad campaign

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Recent Examples of deceptiveness Of course, the retort is that this would be irritating and exasperating to be continually deluged with alerts about AI deceptiveness. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025 Beyond the deceptiveness of the narrow material view, spiritual light and hope are always present to be found and felt. — Sue Brightman, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deceptiveness
  1. deception
  2. deceit
  3. deceitfulness
  4. fraud
  5. cheating
  6. cunning
Noun
  • Europol, the European Union’s law enforcement agency, has highlighted a shift in tactics in museum thefts, from deception and stealth to more aggressive and violent methods.
    — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Although Silo 1 discovered her deception, the rebels clamped the pipe in the knick of time.
    — Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of deception
Noun
  • Their topics include the limits of authenticity and how to grasp understanding in a world awash in deceit.
    — Christopher Coffman, The Conversation, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The state alleges OpenAI's rapid success stems from deceit and exploitation, causing widespread harm to Floridians and subverting public order.
    — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of deceit
Noun
  • Antisocial personality includes a persistent pattern of traits such as callousness, lack of concern, deceitfulness, and irresponsibility, Ryan said.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Perfidy — from the French perfidie via the Latin perfidia — means deceitfulness, treachery or a breach of faith or promise.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
Definition of deceitfulness
Noun
  • The government also hasn't shown evidence of past fraud to justify the restrictions, the judges said.
    — NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The breach could put affected consumers at risk of identity theft and fraud, particularly because driver's license information can be used to help verify your identity.
    — Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of fraud
Noun
  • Almost a quarter of the agents (24%) refused to cheat and tried to alert others to the cheating in the hopes of stopping it.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Afterward, the internet went wild with accusations of cheating, nepotism, and more.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cheating
Noun
  • Rhaenyra also dismisses Mysaria, a wise move carried out in a very unwise manner, given the woman’s cunning.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Nolan foregrounds the nobility that guides the character (his guilt, his dedication to his men, his yearning for his family) and neglects his wily cunning and egotism.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026
Definition of cunning

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“Deceptiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deceptiveness. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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