duplicitous
/djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/ (bre, ipa) · /duːˈplɪsɪtəs/ (ame, ipa) · /du̇-ˈpli-sə-təs also dyu̇-/ (ame, mw)
duplicitous — adjective
- duplicitouspositive
- more duplicitouscomparative
- most duplicitoussuperlative
1. behaving in a dishonest way by showing one intention while secretly following an
behaving in a dishonest way by showing one intention while secretly following another, so different people are misled.
Jason gave duplicitous advice to both teams so each side thought he was loyal.
be duplicitous with two sides at once
Rania's duplicitous text praised Marta in public but mocked her in a private group chat.
duplicitous + noun for words that hide the opposite intention
The reporter exposed a duplicitous campaign that promised lower rents while taking money from landlords.
It was duplicitous of Aarav to promise help, then hide the file before the meeting.
Nia felt hurt when she learned Minho had been duplicitous with her about the refund.
- deceitful
broader and more direct about lying; 'duplicitous' especially suggests playing two sides against each other
- disingenuous
often about pretending innocence or openness; 'duplicitous' is stronger and more calculating
- two-faced
informal and personal; usually about acting friendly to someone's face while being hostile behind their back
- honest
says the same thing to everyone and does not hide the truth
- straightforward
open and direct, without hidden plans or double meanings
- loyal
does not secretly work against the person or group they support
文法句型
be duplicitous
duplicitous + noun
be duplicitous with + person
be duplicitous about + noun
用法筆記
Usually describes people, messages, or actions where someone presents one story to one side and a different intention to another. Common in political, business, or personal-conflict contexts where loyalty and trust are in question.