perfidious

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perfidious

(adjective)

Meaning

deceitful and untrustworthy

Example

"The perfidious actions of the villain shocked everyone at the party."

Synonyms

treacherousfraudulentdisloyal

Antonyms

faithfulloyaltrustworthy

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'perfidus', meaning treacherous.
Related word forms
  • noun: perfidiousness

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