Duplicitous and Forthright

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Duplicitous adjective - Given to or marked by cheating and deception.

Usage example: warned her not to trust the duplicitous art dealer

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Forthright is an antonym for duplicitous.

Forthright adjective - Free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions.

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Duplicitous is an antonym for forthright.

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