Conscientious and Deceptive
Opposite meaning words
Conscientious
Conscientious adjective - Guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong.
Deceptive is an antonym for conscientious.
Deceptive
Deceptive adjective - Given to or marked by cheating and deception.
Usage example: a mail-order firm indicted for deceptive business practices
Conscientious is an antonym for deceptive.
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