devious
adjective
departing from the most direct way; circuitous; indirect.
deviousness
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a word derived from
devious.
Example Sentences
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The character, introduced in the show’s fourth season, was conceived as cloying, calculating and predatory, her deviousness always accompanied by a charming smile.
From New York Times ● Dec. 31, 2021
Players will be able to make their own levels, which could lead to some Mario Maker-style delights or deviousness once people get their hands on the level creator tools.
From The Verge ● Dec. 6, 2021
But the pace and deviousness of these machinations have, if anything, increased under the new regime.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 8, 2021
Let’s pause a moment to appreciate the deviousness of this scam.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2021
Ruth was a pale but complicated woman given to deviousness and ultra-fine manners.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
