deviousness

ˈdiːviəsnəs
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Translation of deviousness from English into German

Noun

1.

behavior

Rare
quality of being deceitful and underhanded
Rare
  • Her deviousness made it hard to trust her.Ihre Hinterhältigkeit machte es schwer, ihr zu vertrauen.
2.

indirectness

Rare
state of being indirect or circuitous
Rare
Verschlagenheit f
  • The deviousness of the route made the journey much longer.Die Umwegigkeit der Route machte die Reise viel länger
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Synonyms and analogies of deviousness in English

Examples of deviousness in a sentence

  • The novel's plot was full of deviousness and intrigue.
  • Her deviousness in negotiations was unmatched.
  • The deviousness of his plan was soon revealed.

Translations of "deviousness" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieVerschlagenheitnf.

Their deviousness in avoiding direct answers raised suspicions during the investigation.

Ihre Verschlagenheit beim Vermeiden direkter Antworten weckte während der Untersuchung Verdacht.

His deviousness in navigating the conversation surprised everyone at the dinner table.

Seine Verschlagenheit im Navigieren des Gesprächs überraschte alle am Esstisch.

dieHinterlistnf.

Despite his deviousness, many still trusted him blindly, unaware of his hidden motives.

Trotz seiner Hinterlist vertrauten ihm viele blind, ohne seine verborgenen Motive zu kennen.

Her deviousness shocked her friends, revealing depths they never knew existed.

Ihre Hinterlist schockierte ihre Freunde und offenbarte Tiefen, die sie nie gekannt hatten.

dieHinterhältigkeitnf.

Well, my mom's deviousness is the gift that keeps on giving.

Nun, die Hinterhältigkeit meiner Mutter ist das Geschenk, das bleibt.

As nowadays everything happens in public, whether it's the indecency of politics or the deviousness of terror.

Schließlich findet heute alles öffentlich statt, egal ob nun die Schamlosigkeit der Politik oder die Hinterhältigkeit des Terrors.

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Other translations for deviousness:

  • Doppelzüngigkeitnf.

deviousness: Examples and translations in context

With a touch of deviousness, the writer created an unpredictable storyline.

Mit einem Hauch von Verschlagenheit schuf der Autor eine unvorhersehbare Geschichte.

The deviousness of the route made our journey longer than we had anticipated.

Die Verschlagenheit der Route verlängerte unsere Reise mehr als wir erwartet hatten.

The professor warned about the deviousness present in seemingly innocent questions.

Der Professor warnte vor der Verschlagenheit, die in scheinbar harmlosen Fragen stecken kann.

The treasure map's deviousness added a thrilling challenge to the adventure.

Die Verschlagenheit der Schatzkarte fügte dem Abenteuer eine aufregende Herausforderung hinzu.

Her deviousness during the negotiations surprised even her closest allies.

Ihre Verschlagenheit während der Verhandlungen überraschte sogar ihre engsten Verbündeten.

His appreciation for the deviousness of the game made it all the more exciting.

Seine Wertschätzung für die Verschlagenheit des Spiels machte es umso spannender.

They soon discovered the deviousness of the competition, leading to extra precautions.

Bald entdeckten sie die Verschlagenheit des Wettbewerbs und trafen zusätzliche Vorsichtsmaßnahmen.

He prided himself on his deviousness, believing it made him smarter than others.

Er war stolz auf seine Verschlagenheit und glaubte, sie mache ihn klüger als andere.

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