Top synonyms for “devious”: circuitous, oblique, roundabout, shifty, indirect, untrustworthy, untrusty.
Definitions
- (adjective)deviating from a straight course“a scenic but devious route”
- (adjective)indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading“used devious means to achieve success”
- (adjective)characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive“a devious character”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "devious"?
Common synonyms for "devious" include circuitous, oblique, roundabout, shifty, indirect, untrustworthy. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "devious" mean?
deviating from a straight course Example: "a scenic but devious route"
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