machiavellian [adjective]: cunning; unscrupulous.
Example: He did not shy from using machiavellian tactics to destroy his enemies.
Related words: machiavellism [noun], machiavellianly [adverb]
Synonyms: calculating, conniving, crafty, cunning, deceitful, devious, duplicitous, expedient, plotting, scheming, shrewd, sly, treacherous, unscrupulous, wily
Antonyms: direct, frank, genuine, honest, guileless, plain, simple, sincere, straightforward, truthful
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