13
shrewd(adjective, negative, deceitful, wily, scheming)
7
devious(adjective, negative, deceitful, shrewd, wily)
6
artful(adjective, negative, deceitful, shrewd, wily)
5
calculating(adjective, negative, shrewd, scheming, bad behavior)
5
scheming(adjective, negative, deceitful, shrewd, wily)
5
cunning(adjective, negative, deceitful, shrewd, wily)
5
wily(adjective, negative, deceitful, shrewd, scheming)
5
conniving(adjective, negative, deceitful, shrewd, wily)
5
deceitful
5
sharp(adjective, deceitful, shrewd, wily, scheming)
5
unscrupulous(adjective, negative, bad behavior)
4
sly(adjective, negative, deceitful, shrewd, wily)
4
deceptive
4
designing(adjective, negative, deceitful, shrewd, wily)
4
keen
4
slicky
4
slippery(adjective, negative, bad behavior)
3
crafty(adjective, negative, deceitful, shrewd, wily)
3
canny(adjective, shrewd, scheming)
3
tricky
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