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devious

adjective

/ˈdiːviəs/

Meaning

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.

devious means

cunning, sly, deceitful, underhanded, tricky

honest, straightforward, sincere

devious plan, devious means, devious tactics, devious path

Involving or affecting only one side or party without the agreement of others.

Quick to understand, learn, and devise ideas or solutions; intelligent.

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

Irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control.