15
astute(adjective, smooth, sharp, intelligent, cunning)
15
sharp(adjective, smooth, ability, honest, dishonest)
15
sneaky(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
14
cagey(adjective, smooth, sharp, deceitful, shrewd)
14
disingenuous(adjective, false, negative, dishonest, cunning)
13
treacherous(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
13
dishonest(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
12
ingenious(adjective, mean, smooth, sharp, intelligent)
12
smooth(adjective, sharp, intelligent, cunning, clever)
11
Machiavellian(adjective, smooth, sharp, negative, deceitful)
11
feline(adjective, feature, characteristic, animal, trait)
11
subtle(adjective, smooth, false, cunning, clever)
10
crooked(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
10
deceptive(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
10
double-dealing(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
10
knowing(verb, adjective, sharp, intelligent, cunning)
9
arch(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, clever)
9
dodgy
9
duplicitous(adjective, dishonest, cunning, deceitful, dubious)
9
plotting(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, deceitful)
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