Duplicitous

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /djʊˈplɪsɪtÉ™s/
• US IPA: /duːˈplɪsÉ™tÉ™s/, /djuːˈplɪsÉ™tÉ™s/

Origin

duplicity + -ous

Full definition of duplicitous

Adjective

1. Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.

Synonyms

• deceitful, double-dealing, two-faced

Related terms

• duplicate
• duplicitously
• duplicitousness
• duplicity