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Machiavellian

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Machiavellian /ˌmækijəˈvɛlijən/ adjective
Machiavellian
/ˌmækijəˈvɛlijən/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of MACHIAVELLIAN
[more Machiavellian; most Machiavellian]
: using clever lies and tricks in order to get or achieve something : clever and dishonest

— Machiavellian

noun, plural Machiavellians [count]