abwegig — meaning in English

English meaning

• devious adj Dishonest and cunning; willing to use underhand methods to get what one wants.

Senses

abwegig is used for these senses in English:

• devious (literal, archaic) Roundabout, circuitous, deviating from the direct or ordinary route.
• leftfield From out of left field; off-the-wall; unconventional.

devious — full definition

1. adj Dishonest and cunning; willing to use underhand methods to get what one wants.
2. adj Indirect or roundabout, rather than going straight to the point.

Related German words