Vocabulary
Devious
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals.
Urdu meaning
بے راہ، بیچ دار، ٹیڑھا، بے ربط
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Sudanese populated the legal department, the Lebanese were inclined towards IT-related tasks, and the Egyptians because of their command over Arabic were known as skilled Iagos devious and manipulative.
- People of knowledge are hounded, while the devious and the cruel are considered objects of emulation.
- But the Palestinian people will continue to resist these devious schemes, even while facing some of the most advanced and deadliest armaments on earth.
- But the Palestinian people will continue to resist these devious schemes, even while facing some of the most advanced and deadliest armaments on earth.
- That is why we see the tornado of gossip engulfing Islamabad about the PMLN`s devious plans to retain the current CJP to protect its interests.
Synonyms
underhand, underhanded, deceitful, dishonest, dishonourable, disreputable, unethical
Curator example
“he’s as devious as a politician needs to be”
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