deceitfulness
Translation
deceitfulness, dishonesty, duplicity
Examples
His deceitfulness was finally exposed.
His deceitfulness was finally exposed.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s deceitfulness)) the quality of being dishonest in (sb.) His deceitfulness shocked everyone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: dishonesty, duplicity, fraud; Antonyms: honesty, truthfulness
Etymology
From 'deceit' + '-ful' + '-ness'. 'Deceit' comes from Old French 'deceivre', meaning 'to ensnare'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the state of being 'full of deceit'.