deceptive
intermediateB2/dɪˈsɛp.tɪv/ · de-cep-tive
Tending to deceive; misleading.
Meanings
Tending to deceive; misleading.
فریب دینے والا؛ گمراہ کن۔
فریبی
fareebi
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- deceptive practices
- deceptive appearance
- deceptive behavior
Example Sentences
His deceptive smile hid his true intentions.
اس کی فریبی مسکراہٹ نے اس کے حقیقی ارادوں کو چھپایا۔
Us ki fareebi muskurahat ne us ke haqeeqi iradon ko chhupaya.
The ad was criticized for its deceptive claims about the product.
اشتہار کو اس کی فریبی دعووں کی وجہ سے تنقید کا نشانہ بنایا گیا۔
Ishtihar ko is ki fareebi dawaon ki wajah se tanqeed ka nishana banaya gaya.
People fell for his deceptive tactics time and again.
لوگ اس کی فریبی چالوں کے ساتھ بار بار آئے۔
Log us ki fareebi chaalon ke saath baar baar aaye.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember that 'deceptive' includes 'deceive', which is also about tricking others.
Imagine a magician performing a trick, making something appear differently than it actually is.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
یہ فریب کی دنیا ہے، سب دکھاوا ہے بس، جو سچ ہے وہ چھپا ہوا، سبھی دھوکا ہے،
Yeh fareb ki duniya hai, sab dikhaawa hai bas, Jo sach hai woh chhupa hua, sabhi dhoka hai.
This is a world of deception, all is merely a display, What is true is hidden, all around is deceit.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دھوکے میں نہ آؤ۔
Dhoke mein na aao.
Do not fall for deception.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "deceptivus" — leading astray
First known use: 15th century
The word 'deceptive' originated from the Latin term 'deceptivus', which relates to the act of deceiving. Over time, it has evolved to describe behaviors or representations that mislead or provide false impressions.