Machiavellian and Straightforward

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Machiavellian adjective - Not guided by or showing a concern for what is right.

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Straightforward is an antonym for Machiavellian.

Nearby Word: Machiavellianism

Straightforward adjective - Going straight to the point clearly and firmly.

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Machiavellian is an antonym for straightforward.

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