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podstępny — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • crafty adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way; skilled at tricking others.
  • devious adj Dishonest and cunning; willing to use underhand methods to get what one wants.
  • insidious adjective Causing harm slowly and quietly, so the danger isn't obvious until real damage is done.

Senses

podstępny is used for these senses in English:

  • crafty Skillful at deceiving others.
  • insidious Causing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner.

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.

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