deviousness

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

And only now are they fully grasping his deviousness.

From Washington Post • Feb. 28, 2023

Numrich is an excellent actor, so I wish the role would have better packaged his deviousness.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2022

Players will be able to make their own levels, which could lead to some Mario Maker-style delights or deviousness once people get their hands on the level creator tools.

From The Verge • Dec. 6, 2021

What deviousness, to arrange things such that it appears I chose this fate of my own free will!

From Slate • Apr. 7, 2020

Ruth was a pale but complicated woman given to deviousness and ultra-fine manners.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison