deceitfulness

Example Sentences

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But whatever the underlying causes, any rise in deceitfulness would be a troubling one.

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

A certain excellent country gentleman, who did not realize the possible deceitfulness of the outside, went down to the capital of his state to see about some bills which vitally affected his business.

From Teaching the Child Patriotism by Clarke, Kate Upson