devious in Dutch
devious in Dutch is heimelijk, kronkelend, onoprecht — devious means dishonest and cunning; willing to use underhand methods to get what one wants.
devious in Dutch
heimelijk
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
kronkelend
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
onoprecht
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
What does "devious" mean?
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adj Dishonest and cunning; willing to use underhand methods to get what one wants.
"He used devious tactics to push his rivals out of the deal."
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adj Indirect or roundabout, rather than going straight to the point.
"We took a devious route through back roads to avoid the traffic."
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devious in a sentence
- He used devious tactics to push his rivals out of the deal.
- It was a devious plan, but it worked perfectly.
- We took a devious route through back roads to avoid the traffic.
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What is "devious" in Dutch?
"devious" in Dutch is heimelijk, kronkelend, onoprecht. devious means: Dishonest and cunning; willing to use underhand methods to get what one wants.
How do you use "devious" in a sentence?
Example: "He used devious tactics to push his rivals out of the deal." In Dutch, "devious" is heimelijk, kronkelend, onoprecht.
Are there other ways to say "devious" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "devious": heimelijk, kronkelend, onoprecht.
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