Devious and Forthright

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Devious adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Usage example: we always left it to our most devious friends to find out the latest information

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Forthright is an antonym for devious in topics: sly, indirect, dishonest.

Nearby Words: devil, deviously

Forthright adjective - Free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions.

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Devious is an antonym for forthright in straightforward topic.

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