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The definition of devious
3 Definitions of: devious
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- adjective, not sincere or candid; deceitful; underhand
- adjective, (of a route or course of action) rambling; indirect; roundabout
- adjective, going astray from a proper or accepted way; erring
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| Synonyms: | surreptitious, insidious, sly, scheming, calculating, tricky, crooked (informal), indirect, treacherous, dishonest | And more... |
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| Antonyms: | straightforward, direct |
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