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Term: Deviousness

Definition:

noun

The quality of being devious, characterized by showing a tendency to deceive or behave in an underhanded manner.

Sense 1:

noun

The act or instance of using cunning or deceitful tactics in order to achieve personal gain or manipulate others.

Example Sentence: His deviousness was evident as he plotted a cunning scheme to gain control of the company.

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Sense 2:

noun

The state of having a complex or intricate character or nature.

Example Sentence: The deviousness of the labyrinthine maze made it almost impossible to find the way out.

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Sense 3:

adjective

Characterized by a secretive or subtly misleading behavior.

Example Sentence: Her deviousness nature was revealed when she slyly manipulated her friends to do her bidding.

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Sense 4:

adjective

Wandering or shifting from a straight or direct course.

Example Sentence: The river flowed with deviousness, creating twists and turns throughout its course.

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