7
roundabout(adjective, indirect)
7
intangible(adjective, vague, deceitful, unknown, tricky)
7
artful(adjective, dishonest, cunning, deceitful, crafty)
7
crooked(adjective, cunning)
7
dissembling(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, slick)
6
cagey(adjective, dishonest, vague, deceitful, dubious)
6
close(reserved, reticent, taciturn, concealment)
6
crafty(adjective, dishonest, cunning, deceitful, untrustworthy)
6
foxy(adjective, dishonest, deceitful, untrustworthy, crafty)
6
fraudulent
6
fugitive(adjective, deceitful, tricky, avoidance, elusive)
6
insincere(adjective, dishonest, deceitful, shrewd, crafty)
6
secretive(adjective, obscure, reserved, reticent, wary)
6
sophistical(adjective, reasoning, deceitful, tricky)
6
unclear(adjective, obscure, uncertain, doubtful, vague)
6
uncommunicative(adjective, shy, reserved, reticent, silent)
6
untruthful(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, dubious)
6
wily(adjective, dishonest, cunning, deceitful, untrustworthy)
5
duplicitous(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, dubious)
5
elusory(adjective, deceitful, tricky)
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