Machiavellian
Machiavellian adjective - Not guided by or showing a concern for what is right.
Usage example: yet another tale of a power-mad dictator with a Machiavellian plan to take over the world
Virtuous is an antonym for Machiavellian.
Nearby Word: Machiavellianism
Virtuous
Virtuous adjective - Conforming to a high standard of morality or virtue.
Machiavellian is an antonym for virtuous.
Both words in one sentence
- But the best Cao Cao can get is being a Magnificent Bastard Machiavellian Anti-Hero with some Shoot the Dog moments, never a straight up virtuous hero, unlike Liu Bei who constantly one-ups him in the terms of virtue and benevolence.
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