9
unscrupulous(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
8
cagey(adjective, mean, smooth, deceitful, untrustworthy)
8
calculating(adjective, dishonest, deceitful, crafty, sneaky)
8
canny(adjective, mean, smooth, sharp, cunning)
8
elusive(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
8
fly-by-night(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, dubious)
8
two-faced(noun, adjective, wrong, false, dishonest)
7
capricious(adjective, weak, false, uncertain, dishonest)
7
erratic(adjective, weak, uncertain, sensitive, doubtful)
7
faithless(noun, adjective, false, dishonest, cunning)
7
fickle(adjective, weak, false, uncertain, dishonest)
7
irresponsible(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, dubious)
7
plotting(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, knowing)
7
shifting(adjective, changeable, fickle, volatile, wavering)
7
uncertain(adjective, weak, sensitive, irregular, doubtful)
7
undependable(adjective, false, dishonest, deceitful, dubious)
7
underhanded(adjective, honest, false, corrupt, dishonest)
7
untruthful(noun, adjective, wrong, false, corrupt)
7
volatile(adjective, weak, uncertain, doubtful, dubious)
6
astute(adjective, mean, smooth, sharp, cunning)
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