bullshit artists

Masters of deception

Bullshit artists are people gifted at producing persuasive nonsense—not mere liars but skilled craftsmen of hollow impressions: Politics attracts bullshit artists like moths to flame.

smoke and mirrorsDeceptive obfuscation tactics
blowing smokeDeceiving with empty words
deceiverOne who tricks others
fast talkerPersuasive, deceptive speaker
smooth operatorCharming, calculating person

storyteller · poseur · empty suit · fabricator · charlatan · Donald Trump · dishonesty · gaslighting · snake oil salesman · used car salesman · deception · superficiality · misrepresentation · exaggeration · fraudster · spin doctor · obfuscation · overconfidence

Opposites

honesty and truthfulness

bullshit artiststruth-tellers

Those who state facts

straight shooters · honest brokers · straight talkers

substance and depth

bullshit artistsreal deal

Truly authentic person/thing

deep thinkers · subject matter experts

authenticity and sincerity

bullshit artistsgenuine articles

Authentic items, not counterfeits

the real thing · salt of the earth

Family

artist, artistic, artistry, artisan, artists, bullshit artist, artisanal, artiste, bullshit

Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13