devious adjective
Meaning: Showing willingness to lie or act dishonestly to achieve aims
Hindi: कपटी/धोखेबाज़
Synonyms: deceitful, sly, cunning, underhanded
Antonyms: honest, straightforward
Asked in: SSC CHSL 2022 T-1 · SSC CGL 2021 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2020 T-1
Examples
- “He used devious methods to win the contract.”
devious – questions
What is the meaning of devious in Hindi?
devious means “कपटी/धोखेबाज़” in Hindi. In English: Showing willingness to lie or act dishonestly to achieve aims
What are the synonyms of devious?
Synonyms of devious: deceitful, sly, cunning, underhanded.
What is the opposite of devious?
Antonyms of devious: honest, straightforward.
Has devious been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – devious has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CHSL 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.