Duplicitous
(adjective)
- Characterized by duplicity; marked by deliberate deception; double-dealing.
- Having two meanings, especially when one is hidden.
Origin:
From late latin duplicitus, from latin duplicitas ("double-mindedness, duplicity"), from duplex ("double") + -icitas ("-ness").
Examples:
- The duplicitous politician promised one thing to one group and the opposite to another.
- The company's duplicitous advertising campaign led to a lawsuit.
- The salesman was fired for his duplicitous sales tactics.
- I couldn't trust my ex-boyfriend because of his duplicitous behavior.
- The duplicitous nature of the criminal's actions made it difficult for the police to catch him.