devious
/ˈdiviəs/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
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