Duplicitous
adjective
Acting in a dishonest way by saying different things to different people.
He was accused of being duplicitous in his dealings with both parties.
Often appears as...
- duplicitous behavior
- duplicitous tactics
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
adjective
Acting in a dishonest way by saying different things to different people.
He was accused of being duplicitous in his dealings with both parties.
Often appears as...
- duplicitous behavior
- duplicitous tactics
Usage tips
Formal, Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Double Meanings
The word 'duplicitous' often implies using ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to mislead.
His duplicitous statements confused the committee, as he promised support but suggested opposition.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Duplicitous' has a strongly negative connotation, suggesting intentional deception and untrustworthiness.
People considered him duplicitous after discovering his secret plot against the team.
Pro Tip 3/3Interpersonal Relations
Using 'duplicitous' in relation to someone can damage relationships, as it denotes betrayal.
She felt betrayed by her friend's duplicitous actions during the negotiation.
Pro Tip 1/3Double Meanings
The word 'duplicitous' often implies using ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to mislead.
His duplicitous statements confused the committee, as he promised support but suggested opposition.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Duplicitous' has a strongly negative connotation, suggesting intentional deception and untrustworthiness.
People considered him duplicitous after discovering his secret plot against the team.
Pro Tip 3/3Interpersonal Relations
Using 'duplicitous' in relation to someone can damage relationships, as it denotes betrayal.
She felt betrayed by her friend's duplicitous actions during the negotiation.
Pro Tip 1/3Double Meanings
The word 'duplicitous' often implies using ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to mislead.
His duplicitous statements confused the committee, as he promised support but suggested opposition.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Duplicitous' has a strongly negative connotation, suggesting intentional deception and untrustworthiness.
People considered him duplicitous after discovering his secret plot against the team.
Pro Tip 3/3Interpersonal Relations
Using 'duplicitous' in relation to someone can damage relationships, as it denotes betrayal.
She felt betrayed by her friend's duplicitous actions during the negotiation.
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Video examples
Cradle to cradle design...
Now, as guardians -- let's say the state, for example, which reserves the right to kill, the right to be duplicitous and so on -- the question we're asking the guardian at this point is are we meant, how are we meant, to secure local societies, create world peace and save the environment?
Video examples
The wild sex lives of...
resembling that of a female to appease the competitor. On the other, he flashes a shimmering courtship display at the female and covertly passes her parcels of sperm. This duplicitous strategy allows the male to reproduce without putting up a fight.
Video examples
Cradle to cradle design...
Now, as guardians -- let's say the state, for example, which reserves the right to kill, the right to be duplicitous and so on -- the question we're asking the guardian at this point is are we meant, how are we meant, to secure local societies, create world peace and save the environment?
Video examples
The wild sex lives of...
resembling that of a female to appease the competitor. On the other, he flashes a shimmering courtship display at the female and covertly passes her parcels of sperm. This duplicitous strategy allows the male to reproduce without putting up a fight.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Tina Brown
American Editor
Who was Amanda Knox? Was she a fresh-faced honor student from Seattle who met anyone's definition of an all-American girl - attractive, athletic, smart, hard-working, adventuresome, in love with languages and travel? Or was her pretty face a mask, a duplicitous cover for a depraved soul?
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Yvonne Craig
American Actress
I have had strange animals as pets all my life. I was shy growing up, and shy people tend to interact better with animals than people. Animals are direct, not duplicitous.
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Bari Weiss
American Editor
The conspiracy theory of the Jew as the hypnotic conspirator, the duplicitous manipulator, the sinister puppeteer is one with ancient roots and a bloody history.
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Tom Fitton
American Activist
Since the day the Obama administration first launched its duplicitous Benghazi cover story, Judicial Watch has been pressing for the full truth.
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Joe Jamail
American Businessman
I don't want corporate America to think they can continue their duplicitous double-dealing.
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Jean O'Leary
American Activist
I think George Bush is one of the most duplicitous presidents we've ever had.
Quote examples
Tina Brown
American Editor
Who was Amanda Knox? Was she a fresh-faced honor student from Seattle who met anyone's definition of an all-American girl - attractive, athletic, smart, hard-working, adventuresome, in love with languages and travel? Or was her pretty face a mask, a duplicitous cover for a depraved soul?
Quote examples
Yvonne Craig
American Actress
I have had strange animals as pets all my life. I was shy growing up, and shy people tend to interact better with animals than people. Animals are direct, not duplicitous.
Quote examples
Bari Weiss
American Editor
The conspiracy theory of the Jew as the hypnotic conspirator, the duplicitous manipulator, the sinister puppeteer is one with ancient roots and a bloody history.
Quote examples
Tom Fitton
American Activist
Since the day the Obama administration first launched its duplicitous Benghazi cover story, Judicial Watch has been pressing for the full truth.
Quote examples
Joe Jamail
American Businessman
I don't want corporate America to think they can continue their duplicitous double-dealing.
Quote examples
Jean O'Leary
American Activist
I think George Bush is one of the most duplicitous presidents we've ever had.
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