deviousness

Variant of devious

devious definition

de·vi·ous (dē′vē əs)

adjective

  1. not in a straight path; roundabout; winding
  2. deviating from the proper or usual course; going astray
  3. not straightforward or frank; deceiving

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

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When I recently used "deviousness" in a sentence, I was told there is no such word. Is this correct?

Posted by anonymous 85 days ago.

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