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devious

[/ˈdiːviəs/]
adjective
desonesto, astucioso, tortuoso
1. Characterized by cunning and unscrupulousness; dishonest or deceitful
He used devious tactics to win the contract.
Ele usou táticas desonestas para ganhar o contrato.
2. Departing from the direct course; roundabout or indirect
The path through the forest was devious and confusing.
O caminho pela floresta era tortuoso e confuso.
3. Straying from the proper, planned, or expected course
His devious behavior raised suspicions among his colleagues.
Seu comportamento astucioso levantou suspeitas entre seus colegas.
NYC Slang
shady, sneaky, two-faced
Synonyms
deceitfuldishonestcunningcraftywilyunderhandedroundaboutindirectsneaky
Antonyms
honeststraightforwarddirectsincerecandidforthright

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
desonesto, astucioso
Most commonly used in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
malandragem (noun form)
Regional colloquial usage emphasizing cunning behavior
Portugal
desonesto, astuto
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

devious path to success
devious means to an end
play devious games
take a devious route
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