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devious

British pronunciation/dˈiːvɪəs/
American pronunciation/ˈdiviəs/
devious
[ADJECTIVE]
1

Causing someone to have a wrong idea or impression, usually by giving incomplete or false information

synonyms : oblique
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2

deviating from a straight course

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3

using crafty and clever methods to achieve goals or avoid negative consequences

synonyms : shifty
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Examples
1. - You're devious.
2. He's devious.
3. He was devious.
4. That's devious.
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