devious
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/ˈdiːviəs/
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/ˈdiːviəs/
acting in a sneaky or not straight-forward way, especially to trick someone.
The thief was devious and tricked everyone to steal the jewel.
その泥棒は狡猾で、全員を騙して宝石を盗んだ。
a road or route that is winding or not straightforward.
We took a devious path through the woods that was full of twists and turns.
私たちは曲がりくねった道を通って森を抜けました。