devious in German
devious in German is unaufrichtig, verschlagen, doppelzüngig — devious means dishonest and cunning; willing to use underhand methods to get what one wants.
devious in German
unaufrichtig
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
verschlagen
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
doppelzüngig
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
durchtrieben
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
heimtückisch
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
hinterhältig
Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.
abwegig
(literal, archaic) Roundabout, circuitous, deviating from the direct or ordinary route.
gewunden
(literal, archaic) Roundabout, circuitous, deviating from the direct or ordinary route.
indirekt
(literal, archaic) Roundabout, circuitous, deviating from the direct or ordinary route.
krumm
(literal, archaic) Roundabout, circuitous, deviating from the direct or ordinary route.
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 German?
"devious" in German is unaufrichtig, verschlagen, doppelzüngig. 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 German, "devious" is unaufrichtig, verschlagen, doppelzüngig.
Are there other ways to say "devious" in German?
Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "devious": unaufrichtig, verschlagen, doppelzüngig, durchtrieben, heimtückisch, hinterhältig.
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