Synonyms for devious

Adjective

1. devious, oblique, indirect (vs. direct)

usage: indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading; "used devious means to achieve success"; "gave oblique answers to direct questions"; "oblique political maneuvers"

2. devious, shifty, untrustworthy (vs. trustworthy), untrusty

usage: characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive; "a devious character"; "shifty eyes"

3. devious, circuitous, roundabout, indirect (vs. direct)

usage: deviating from a straight course; "a scenic but devious route"; "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"; "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"