Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
duplicitous
Adjective
/djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/
Definition
Marked by deceitfulness in speech or conduct.
Examples
- The politician’s duplicitous nature made it hard for people to trust him.
- Her duplicitous actions were discovered when she was caught lying to two different groups.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is dishonest or misleading, often presenting two different sets of intentions or behaviors.
Synonyms
- deceitful
- dishonest
- two-faced
- hypocritical
- insincere
