
Deceitful
Negative Connotation
The word 'deceitful' has a negative meaning, suggesting intentional dishonesty or trickery.

She gave a deceitful excuse for missing the appointment.
Emotionally Charged
'Deceitful' often implies betrayal which can evoke strong emotional responses from people.

Finding out her friend was deceitful broke her trust.
Detect Through Context
To spot deceitful language, pay attention to inconsistencies or contradictions in what's being said.

His story sounded deceitful, with dates and places not matching up.
Compare with
CunningDeceptiveDishonestDisingenuousFraudulentInsincereMisleadTreacherousTrickster
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