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Devious

  1. adjective

    indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading

    “used devious means to achieve success”

    Similar: oblique

  2. adjective

    characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive

    “a devious character”

    Similar: shifty

  3. adjective

    deviating from a straight course

    “a scenic but devious route”

    Similar: circuitous, roundabout

Word family

deviousness · deviously

Words that mean the same

Deceptive

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Word parts

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