The Open Dictionary

deviousness

名词

UK/ˈdiː.vi.əs.nəs/
US/ˈdiː.vi.əs.nəs/

定义 deviousness 名词

  1. Uncountable

    The quality of being dishonest or using trickery, often with cleverness and success.

    • The politician's rise to power was partly due to his devious strategies.

    • Her deviousness ultimately led to her downfall.

    • He is skilled at using deviousness to get what he wants.