Mapagkunuwa (en. Deceptive)

/ma-pag-ku-nu-wa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Having the ability to pretend or create things that are not true.

His map is deceptive; it does not contain true information.

Ang kanyang mapa ay mapagkunuwa, hindi ito naglalaman ng tunay na impormasyon.

Having signs of distrust or deception.

In deceptive businesses, you need to be careful not to get fooled.

Sa mga negosyong mapagkunuwa, kailangan mag-ingat para hindi maloko.

Referring to strategies chosen to gain the trust of others in a non-direct manner.

His communication style is cunning, aimed at winning the sympathy of others.

Ang kanyang estilo sa pakikipag-usap ay mapagkunuwa, na naglalayong makuha ang simpatiya ng iba.

Unknown origin

his words are deceptive

What he says is mixed with deceit.

mapagkunuwa ang kanyang salita

deceiver

A person who uses deceit to get what they want.

manlilinlang

manipulation

A way of controlling people through trickery.

manipulasyon

deceptive

Don't trust him, because he is deceitful and has a tricky mind.

Huwag kang magtiwala sa kanya, kasi siya'y mapagkunuwa at malikot ang isip.

fake

His smile might be fake, because he is pretentious.

Baka fake lang ang kanyang ngiti, kasi siya'y mapagkunuwa.

two-faced

She's so two-faced, you shouldn't trust her.

Sobrang plastik talaga siya, hindi mo siya dapat kinasuyaan.