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designing(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, lying)
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despicable(adjective, nasty, low, cruel, corrupt)
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dire(dull, dark, gloomy)
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disloyal(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, unreliable)
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dodgy(adjective, corrupt, dishonest, dubious, suspect)
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doubtable(adjective, uncertain, doubtful, unsettled, shaky)
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drab(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, dim)
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dun(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, dim)
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duplicitous(adjective, dishonest, cunning, deceitful, dubious)
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eerie(unusual, strange, unexpected)
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evasive
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faithless(adjective, false, dishonest, immoral, deceitful)
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fake(adjective, bad, wrong, counterfeit, sham)
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far-fetched(uncertain, doubtful, shaky, unsure, unlikely)
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felonious(wrong, wicked, irregular, senseless, unwarranted)
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funereal(adjective, dull, obscure, dark, gloomy)
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furtive(adjective, dishonest, cunning, deceitful, dubious)
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ghostly(obscure, vague)
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grave(dull, dark, gloomy)
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grimy(adjective, dull, dark, gloomy, dim)
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