38 entries under subtle topic. ×

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scheming(verb, adjective, dishonest, dubious, shrewd)
5
diplomatic(adjective, cunning, tactful, suave)
4
calculating(adjective, shrewd, tactful, suave)
4
conniving(adjective, dishonest, dubious, shrewd, suspicious)
4
crafty(adjective, dishonest, cunning, dubious, shrewd)
4
opportunistic(tactful, suave)
4
sly(adjective, dishonest, cunning, dubious, shrewd)
3
artful(adjective, cunning, shrewd, tactful)
3
astute(adjective, cunning, tactful, suave)
3
intriguing(cunning, tactful, suave)
3
shrewd(adjective, dishonest, cunning, dubious, suspicious)
2
arch(cunning, tactful, suave)
2
cunning(adjective, dishonest, cunning, dubious, shrewd)
2
guileful(adjective, shrewd, tactful, suave)
2
politic(adjective, cunning, shrewd, tactful)
2
wily(adjective, dishonest, cunning, dubious, shrewd)
1
cagey(adjective, dishonest, dubious, suspicious)
1
prudent(adjective, tactful, suave)
1
sharp(cunning, shrewd, tactful, suave)
1
smooth(adjective, tactful, suave)
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