deceptive
gb/dɪsˈɛptɪv/ us/dɪsˈɛptɪv/
B2
Engelsk
csalóka, megtévesztő, hazug, kétszínű, félrevezető
B2
1
csalóka
B2
megtévesztő
B2
Brugsmønster:
[something] is deceptive
The map is deceptive—it makes the walk look much shorter than it is.
A térkép csalóka: sokkal rövidebbnek mutatja az utat, mint amilyen valójában.
His friendly smile was deceptive and hid his irritation.
A barátságos mosolya csalóka volt, és elfedte az ingerültségét.
The room looks bright, but the lighting is deceptive in photos.
Læringseksempler
The label is deceptive.
A címke megtévesztő.
The results are deceptive.
Az eredmények csalókák.
Typisk fejl:
Learners often use deceptive for people; it is very common for things (appearance, results, impressions) too.
Betydning
giving a false impression
Ordforbindelser
deceptive appearance
|deceptive image
|deceptive impression
|deceptive smile
|deceptive calm
|deceptive packaging
|deceptive simplicity
|deceptive clarity
|deceptive surface
|deceptive picture
Synonymer
misleading (More common and neutral; focuses on causing the wrong belief.)
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false (Stronger and more direct; can suggest simply untrue rather than tricking.)
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deceptive-looking (Used specifically about appearance.)
Antonymer
accurate (Gives a correct impression of reality.)
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straightforward (Easy to understand; not likely to mislead.)
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clear (Not confusing or misleading in effect.)
Temaer
communication
|daily_life
Definition
making you think something is true when it is not
Likely to make someone believe something that is not true because it gives a wrong or incomplete impression.
C1
2
megtévesztő
B2
Brugsmønster:
deceptive [tactics/practices/claims/advertising]
The company was fined for deceptive advertising.
A céget megtévesztő reklámozás miatt megbírságolták.
He used deceptive tactics to get access to private data.
Megtévesztő taktikákat alkalmazott, hogy hozzáférjen a személyes adatokhoz.
The email looked official, but it was a deceptive attempt to steal passwords.
Læringseksempler
That ad is deceptive.
Az a reklám megtévesztő.
They used deceptive tactics.
Megtévesztő taktikákat alkalmaztak.
Typisk fejl:
Don’t confuse with 'deceiving' (participle). 'Deceptive' describes a thing or action as having a misleading effect or purpose.
Betydning
intended to trick others
Ordforbindelser
deceptive tactics
|deceptive practices
|deceptive behavior
|deceptive claims
|deceptive advertising
|deceptive marketing
|deceptive message
|deceptive scheme
|deceptive email
|deceptive contract terms
Synonymer
deceitful (Often used for people, but can also describe actions; very close in meaning.)
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fraudulent (Stronger; suggests illegality or formal fraud.)
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dishonest (Broader moral judgment; not limited to tricking.)
Antonymer
truthful (Intended to communicate what is true.)
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honest (Not designed to trick or cheat.)
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transparent (Open and easy to understand; not hiding key facts.)
Temaer
business
|law
|communication
Definition
made to trick people on purpose
Made or done in order to make people believe something untrue, especially for advantage.
C1
3
Brugsmønster:
a deceptive [person/man/woman/partner/politician]
I realized he was deceptive when his story kept changing.
Rájöttem, hogy hazug, amikor a története folyton változott.
She can be charming, but she’s also deceptive and hard to trust.
Lehet bájos, de kétszínű is, és nehéz benne megbízni.
He seemed open at first, but his deceptive answers raised suspicion.
Læringseksempler
He is deceptive.
Ő hazug.
I don’t trust deceptive people.
Nem bízom a hazug emberekben.
Typisk fejl:
In everyday English, 'deceitful' is slightly more common than 'deceptive' for describing a person.
Betydning
dishonest and untrustworthy
Ordforbindelser
deceptive person
|deceptive partner
|deceptive politician
|deceptive salesman
|deceptive witness
|deceptive character
|deceptive colleague
|deceptive behavior
|deceptive manner
|deceptive nature
Synonymer
deceitful (The most direct synonym for a person who lies or tricks.)
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duplicitous (More formal; suggests pretending while hiding different intentions.)
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two-faced (Informal; emphasizes seeming friendly while acting against someone.)
Antonymer
trustworthy (Can be relied on to tell the truth.)
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honest (Does not lie or mislead.)
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sincere (Not pretending; genuine in feelings or intentions.)
Temaer
people
|relationships
|ethics
Definition
not honest; trying to trick people
Not honest; likely to lie or hide the truth in order to get what you want.
C1
4
félrevezető
B2
megtévesztő
B2
Brugsmønster:
deceptive [statistics/figures/results/symptoms]
The average is deceptive because a few extremely high salaries raise it.
Az átlag félrevezető, mert néhány rendkívül magas fizetés felfelé torzítja az értékét.
Early test results can be deceptive and should be confirmed later.
A korai teszteredmények félrevezetők lehetnek, ezért később meg kell erősíteni őket.
The symptoms were deceptive and pointed to the wrong diagnosis at first.
Læringseksempler
These numbers are deceptive.
Ezek a számok félrevezetők.
The results can be deceptive.
Az eredmények félrevezetők lehetnek.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may overuse 'wrong' or 'false'; 'deceptive' highlights the risk of drawing the wrong conclusion.
Betydning
not reliable as evidence
Ordforbindelser
deceptive statistics
|deceptive figures
|deceptive numbers
|deceptive results
|deceptive data
|deceptive test results
|deceptive symptoms
|deceptive evidence
|deceptive signs
|deceptive averages
Synonymer
unreliable (Focuses on not being dependable, not necessarily on causing a false impression.)
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misleading (Very close; common when describing information or evidence.)
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unrepresentative (Often used for data that does not reflect the real whole.)
Antonymer
reliable (Can be trusted to be correct.)
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representative (Accurately reflects the larger situation or group.)
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informative (Helps you understand the true situation.)
Temaer
education
|science
|business
Definition
making you understand the facts wrongly
Not giving a true picture of a situation, especially when used as information, a sign, or a measurement.
C1
5
megtévesztő
B2
Brugsmønster:
a deceptive [move/pass/pitch/serve]
Her deceptive serve looked slow but kicked up sharply at the last moment.
Az adogatása megtévesztő volt: lassúnak tűnt, de az utolsó pillanatban hirtelen felpattant.
The striker made a deceptive run that pulled the defenders out of position.
A csatár egy megtévesztő beindulással kimozgatta a védőket a helyükről.
He’s a deceptive player—his body language often sends opponents the wrong way.
Læringseksempler
He made a deceptive move.
Megtévesztő mozdulatot tett.
Her serve is deceptive.
Az adogatása megtévesztő.
Typisk fejl:
In sports contexts, 'deceptive' can be positive (skillful), not only negative (dishonest).
Betydning
skillfully hard to read
Ordforbindelser
deceptive move
|deceptive pass
|deceptive shot
|deceptive serve
|deceptive pitch
|deceptive footwork
|deceptive feint
|deceptive rhythm
|deceptive player
|deceptive magician
Synonymer
tricky (More informal; can mean cleverly difficult or misleading.)
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cunning (Emphasizes clever strategy; can sound morally negative.)
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sly (Suggests cleverness with a hint of dishonesty.)
Antonymer
obvious (Easy to see or predict.)
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readable (Easy for an opponent to anticipate (sports).)
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predictable (Easy to guess in advance.)
Temaer
sports
|games
|performance
Definition
good at making others guess wrong
Difficult to judge or anticipate because it is designed or able to mislead, especially in sports, games, or performance.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
deceptive
IPA
GB/dɪsˈɛptɪv/
US/dɪsˈɛptɪv/
Stavelser og tryk
de - cept - ive (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cept)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: deceptive
Ordfamilie
Udtryk
deceptive advertising
1/dɪsˈɛptɪv ˈædvɚtˌaɪzɪŋ/
fixed phrase
business
ads that mislead people
advertising that tricks people
Eksempler
- The brand faced complaints over deceptive advertising.
- Regulators investigated the company for deceptive advertising practices.
- She said the before-and-after photos were deceptive advertising.
Læringseksempler
- Deceptive advertising can be illegal.
deceptive trade practices
1/dɪsˈɛptɪv tɹˈeɪd pɹˈæktɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
legal
misleading business practices
business actions that trick customers
Eksempler
- The lawsuit alleges deceptive trade practices.
- The agency issued new rules to prevent deceptive trade practices.
- Customers accused the retailer of deceptive trade practices related to hidden fees.
deceptively easy
1/dɪsˈɛptɪvli ˈizi/
fixed phrase
seems easy but isn’t
it looks easy, but it is harder than you think
Eksempler
- The first level is deceptively easy, but it gets hard very quickly.
- The exam looked deceptively easy until I started the last section.
- Her warm-up routine is deceptively easy and demands a lot of control.
Læringseksempler
- This exercise is deceptively easy.
deceptively quiet
1/dɪsˈɛptɪvli kwˈaɪət/
fixed phrase
seems calm but isn’t
it looks quiet, but there is more going on
Eksempler
- The office was deceptively quiet before the deadline hit.
- The sea looked deceptively quiet, but the current was strong.
- He’s deceptively quiet—he notices everything.
Læringseksempler
- The street is deceptively quiet.
deceptively simple
1/dɪsˈɛptɪvli sˈɪmpəl/
fixed phrase
seems simple but isn’t
it looks easy, but it is difficult
Eksempler
- The instructions are deceptively simple, but the project takes hours.
- It’s a deceptively simple question that has no easy answer.
- The app has a deceptively simple design with many powerful features.
Læringseksempler
- The job is deceptively simple.