duplicity — deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech; being two-faced or deceitful
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech; being two-faced or deceitful
Pronunciation (IPA): /duːˈplɪsɪti/
Korean meaning: 의도적인 기만, 이중성; 이중적이고 속이는 행동이나 말
Korean pronunciation: 듀**플**리시티
Example Sentences
- The spy's duplicity was so perfect that even his wife didn't know he was selling state secrets.
- Sarah's duplicity reached new heights when she complimented her friend's cooking while secretly ordering pizza for dinner.
- The CEO's duplicity was exposed when leaked emails showed he said one thing to investors and another to employees.
duplicity
NOUN//duːˈplɪsɪti//
deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech; being two-faced or deceitful
a businesswoman sits at a conference table smiling warmly while shaking hands with a client. Behind her back, she secretly holds crossed fingers and makes a dismissive gesture toward her assistant. The client looks pleased and trusting, completely unaware of her hidden actions. Her assistant notices the contradictory signals and looks concerned about the deception. Other meeting participants remain focused on the handshake, missing the duplicitous behavior happening simultaneously. deliberate deceptiveness through contradictory actions - being friendly on the surface while being deceitful behind the scenes
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin duplicitas, meaning 'doubleness' or 'being twofold.' The word evolved to describe deceptive behavior, as if someone has two faces or personalities.
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📝Examples
“The spy's duplicity was so perfect that even his wife didn't know he was selling state secrets.”
“Sarah's duplicity reached new heights when she complimented her friend's cooking while secretly ordering pizza for dinner.”
“The CEO's duplicity was exposed when leaked emails showed he said one thing to investors and another to employees.”
“His duplicity was legendary - he could convince his mom he was studying while playing video games right behind her.”
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