Sly
Sly adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.
Troublesome and sly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Troublesome" instead an adjective "Sly".
Troublesome
Troublesome adjective - Causing worry or anxiety.
Sly and troublesome are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Sly" instead an adjective "Troublesome".
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Troublesome and Sly. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/sly/troublesome
Sly & Troublesome. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/sly/troublesome>.
Troublesome or Sly. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/sly/troublesome.
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