deceptive
adjective
apt or tending to deceive.
deceptiveness
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a word derived from
deceptive.
Example Sentences
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"The omission and/or deceptiveness of this essential information" in advertising could influence consumers' decisions and expose them, "minors in particular", to the risk of unknowingly damaging their health, it said.
From Reuters ● Apr. 18, 2023
Whether playing in tight or pushed out past the hashmarks, Dixon’s speed and pre-snap deceptiveness has resulted in two sacks.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2022
Josi’s blend of smooth skating, positioning and deceptiveness helped him to a career-high 65 points this season.
From New York Times ● Jul. 27, 2020
He’s been focusing on improving the deceptiveness of his positioning, making the calls for the rest of the secondary and have a better understanding of what each opposing offense is trying to do.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 27, 2016
A madman was capable of anything; and yet, confound the chap's deceptiveness, he didn't look mad.
From The Kingdom Round the Corner A Novel by Coningsby Dawson
