Foxy and Forthright

Foxy

Foxy adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.
Usage example: the oft-told story of the foxy flatterer who works her way up the ladder of success by stepping on people as she goes

Forthright is an antonym for foxy.

Nearby Word: fox

Forthright

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

Foxy is an antonym for forthright.
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