deceitful
intermediateB2/dɪˈsiːt.fəl/ · de-ceit-ful
Given to deceiving or misleading others; characterized by deceit.
Meanings
Given to deceiving or misleading others; characterized by deceit.
دوسروں کو فریب دینے یا گمراہ کرنے والا؛ فریب پر مبنی.
فریبی
fareebi
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- deceitful behavior
- deceitful tactics
- deceitful practices
Example Sentences
Her deceitful actions led to the downfall of many.
اس کے فریبی اعمال کی وجہ سے بہت سے لوگوں کا زوال ہوا۔
Us ke fareebi aamal ki wajah se bohat se logon ka zawaal hua.
He is known for his deceitful nature and manipulative ways.
وہ اپنے فریبی مزاج اور مہارت کے طریقوں کے لئے جانا جاتا ہے۔
Woh apne fareebi mizaj aur maharat ke tareeqon ke liye jaana jata hai.
The politician's deceitful promises were soon revealed.
سیاستدان کے فریبی وعدے جلد ہی بے نقاب ہوگئے۔
Siyasatdan ke fareebi waade jald hi be-nakaab ho gaye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Deceit has an 'e' for 'everyone' who gets fooled.
Imagine a chess player using deception to win.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دھوکے بازوں کا چرچا ہے ہر سو، سچائی کو ہے کہاں اس جہاں میں
Dhoke bazon ka charcha hai har so, sachai ko hai kahan is jahaan mein
The deceivers are discussed everywhere, where is the truth in this world?
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جھوٹ کا پاؤں نہیں ہوتا
Jhoot ka paon nahin hota
A lie has no legs.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old French "deceit" — to deceive
First known use: 14th century
Derived from the Latin 'decipere' meaning 'to ensnare' or 'to deceive'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English.