duplicitous

Definitions

Deceitful in speech or conduct; speaking or acting in two different ways concerning the same matter with intent to mislead.

Characterized by double-dealing or marked by deliberate deceptiveness.

Examples

The politician's duplicitous behavior during the campaign left many voters feeling betrayed.

She was shocked to discover her business partner's duplicitous scheme to embezzle company funds.

It is difficult to maintain a healthy relationship when one person is constantly being duplicitous.

Synonyms

deceitful dishonest insincere two-faced deceptive fraudulent treacherous

Antonyms

honest sincere truthful candid frank genuine straightforward