Deceptiveness

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪsɛptɪvˈnɛs/

Deceptiveness (noun)

  1. The quality of trying to make someone believe something false, often to gain an advantage.
  2. The tendency of information or behaviour to look true while hiding the real situation.

Examples

  • The report exposed dishonest trickery in the contract.
  • He avoided dishonest trickery and told the truth.