Machiavellian
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Adj — Willing to use cunning, deception, or ruthless scheming to achieve power or goals, especially in politics.
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Etymology
From the name of Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527), the Italian writer whose book "The Prince" argued that rulers may need to use unethical methods to gain and keep power.
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What does “Machiavellian” mean?
The word “Machiavellian” means willing to use cunning, deception, or ruthless scheming to achieve power or goals, especially in politics. In plain terms, describes someone who schemes and manipulates without moral limits to get what they want.
How do you pronounce “Machiavellian”?
“Machiavellian” is pronounced mak-ee-uh-VEHL-ee-uhn (/ˌmɑk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Machiavellian” in a sentence?
Here is “Machiavellian” used in a sentence: “His Machiavellian tactics won him the promotion but cost him his colleagues' trust.”
What part of speech is “Machiavellian”?
“Machiavellian” is an adjective.
Where does the word “Machiavellian” come from?
The word “Machiavellian” dates back to around 1469 and comes from Italian. From the name of Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527), the Italian writer whose book "The Prince" argued that rulers may need to use unethical methods to gain and keep power.