Deviousness and Guilelessness

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Deviousness noun - Skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means.

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Guilelessness is an antonym for deviousness.

Guilelessness noun - The quality or state of being simple and sincere.

Usage example: the small-town boy's guilelessness is endearing, but it may not serve him well in the ruthless big city

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Deviousness is an antonym for guilelessness.

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