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deceitfulness



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"We all have this little bit of deceitfulness inside us," he argues.

From BBC ● Jan. 22, 2025

Since then, researchers have found that both dimensions of narcissism are linked to what psychologists call “antagonism,” which includes selfishness, deceitfulness and callousness.

From Scientific American ● Aug. 16, 2023

A group that basically admits their deceitfulness upfront, they issued many demands for internal rule changes in their many meetings with McCarthy and other Republicans.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 3, 2023

But the one consistent reason to watch is Scott Foley’s nimble, convincing performance as the reality show’s producer, a master manipulator whose deceitfulness is so sincere that you can’t help rooting for him.

From New York Times ● Sep. 20, 2021

Father says this is what people mean by the deceitfulness of riches; but Albert's uncle says it is the spirit of progress, and Mrs. Leslie said some people called it "divine discontent."

From The Wouldbegoods by E. (Edith) Nesbit




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