10
indirect(adjective, obscure, circuit)
8
sarcastic(adjective, mean, sharp, obscure, nasty)
7
backhand
7
oblique(adjective, obscure, indirect, evasive)
5
ambiguous(adjective, obscure, underhanded)
4
devious(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, slick)
4
equivocal(adjective, underhanded)
4
insincere(adjective, dishonest, hypocritical, two-faced, pretended)
4
left-handed
3
circuitous
3
offensive(mean, sharp, ironic, sarcastic, mocking)
3
roundabout
3
sidelong
3
surreptitious
3
unfavourable
2
asquint
2
contumelious(mean, sharp, ironic, sarcastic, mocking)
2
deviating
2
double(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, slick)
2
insidious
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