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deviousness Synonyms

Another word for deviousness

Choosing another word for deviousness depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being skillful in using underhanded, indirect, or deceitful tactics to achieve goals.

Usage Example

"The auditor uncovered a pattern of financial deceitfulness that had gone unnoticed for years."

Strongest
deceitfulness
underhandedness
duplicity
slyness
guile
Strong
cunning
craftiness
trickery
shrewdness

• noun (Context 2)

The state or quality of following a winding, roundabout, or indirect route or course.

Usage Example

"The circuitousness of the mountain trail forced the hikers to take twice as long to reach the summit."

Strongest
circuitousness
indirectness
tortuousness
Strong
sinuosity

Opposites of deviousness

The opposite of deviousness shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

honesty
guilelessness
directness
straightforwardness
forthrightness
candor
straightness
sincerity
See all opposites of deviousness

• Nearby Words

devilry
devious
deviously
deviousness
devise
deviser
devoid

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Deviousness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/deviousness
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