devious

/ˈdiviəs/
adjective
  1. Behaving in a dishonest or tricky way; not straightforward.
    • The devious salesman lied about the car's history to make a sale.
    • She used a devious plan to get the promotion instead of working hard.
    • His devious tactics in the game made the other players distrust him.
  2. Not following a straight or direct path; winding or roundabout.
    • The river followed a devious course through the valley.
    • We took a devious route through the back roads to avoid traffic.
    • The hikers got lost on a devious trail that twisted through the forest.