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devious



adjective
1. indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way;
misleading (Freq. 1)
- used devious means to achieve success
- gave oblique answers to direct questions
- oblique political maneuvers
Syn:
oblique
Similar to:
indirect
Derivationally related forms:
obliquity (for: oblique), obliqueness (for: oblique), deviousness
2. characterized by insincerity or deceit;
evasive
- a devious character
- shifty eyes
Syn:
shifty
Similar to:
untrustworthy, untrusty
Derivationally related forms:
shiftiness (for: shifty), deviousness
3. deviating from a straight course
- a scenic but devious route
- a long and circuitous journey by train and boat
- a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic
Syn:
circuitous, roundabout
Similar to:
indirect
Derivationally related forms:
deviousness

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