devious
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Britannica Dictionary definition of DEVIOUS
[more devious; most devious]
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willing to lie and trick people in order to get what is wanted
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a dishonest and devious politician
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The company was accused of using devious [=dishonest, deceptive] methods/ways to get the contract.
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formal
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not straight or direct
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having many twists and turns
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He took us by a devious route to the center of the city.
