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Definition of Deceptive
1. Adjective. Causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true. "A delusory pleasure"
2. Adjective. Designed to deceive or mislead either deliberately or inadvertently. "Shoddy business practices"
Exact synonyms: Misleading, Shoddy
Similar to: Dishonest, Dishonorable
Derivative terms: Deceive, Deceive, Deceptiveness
Similar to: Dishonest, Dishonorable
Derivative terms: Deceive, Deceive, Deceptiveness
Definition of Deceptive
1. a. Tending to deceive; having power to mislead, or impress with false opinions; as, a deceptive countenance or appearance.
Definition of Deceptive
1. [adj]