CEFR B2

devious

adjective

Meaning

Using or showing a trick or dishonesty to achieve a goal.

Examples

He came up with a devious scheme to avoid paying taxes.
She was too devious for me to trust her completely.

Synonyms: sneaky, cunning, underhanded, insidious

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devious (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdiːviəs/

Definition

Using or showing a trick or dishonesty to achieve a goal.

Examples

He came up with a devious scheme to avoid paying taxes.
She was too devious for me to trust her completely.
The politician was known for his devious tactics.

How to Use devious

devious plan (collocation): A plan that is dishonest or tricky. — "The criminals were caught because of their devious plan."
devious mind (collocation): A way of thinking that is dishonest or tricky. — "It takes a devious mind to come up with such a complex fraud."
devious path (collocation): A route that is not direct or straight. — "The hikers followed a devious path to reach the hidden waterfall."

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