devious

The definition of devious is someone or something that is not straightforward or deviates from the usual course of action.

(adjective)

An example of someone who would be described as devious is a person who lies to get his way.

See devious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: L devius < de-, off, from + via, road: see via

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See devious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Not straightforward; shifty: a devious character.
Departing from the correct or accepted way; erring: achieved success by devious means.
Deviating from the straight or direct course; roundabout: a devious route.
Away from a main road or course; distant or removed.

Origin:

Origin: From Latin dēvius, out-of-the-way

Origin: : dē-, de-

Origin: + via, road; see wegh- in Indo-European roots

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