devious

adj 1: departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading; "used

devious means to achieve success"; "gave oblique

answers to direct questions"; "oblique political

maneuvers" [syn: {oblique}]

2: characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive; "a devious

character"; "shifty eyes" [syn: {shifty}]

3: 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" [syn: {circuitous},

{roundabout}]