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Machiavellian

UK
/ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/
US
/ˌmɑː.ki.əˈvɛl.i.ən/

Translations

Machiavellianadjective
more Machiavellian
Comp.
most Machiavellian
Super.
UK
/ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/
US
/ˌmɑː.ki.əˈvɛl.i.ən/
His Machiavellian tactics in the boardroom earned him both respect and fear.
Его макиавеллистские тактики в зале заседаний заработали ему как уважение, так и страх.
Synonyms
cunning
scheming
devious
manipulative
sly
crafty
calculating
unscrupulous
Antonyms
straightforward
naive
unmanipulative
honest
Machiavelliannoun
Machiavellians
pl
UK
/ˌmæk.i.əˈvɛl.i.ən/
US
/ˌmɑː.ki.əˈvɛl.i.ən/
Denotes a person who behaves in a Machiavellian manner.
Synonyms
calculating person
schemer
plotter
manipulator
intriguer
operator
opportunist
political operator
tactician
conniver

Definitions

Machiavellianadjective
Cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career.
His Machiavellian tactics in the boardroom ensured he always stayed one step ahead of his rivals.
Of or relating to Niccolò Machiavelli, his writings, or his political doctrine.
The prince adopted a distinctly Machiavellian approach to governance.
Machiavelliannoun
A person who is cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics.
In the eyes of his opponents, he was a ruthless Machiavellian willing to sacrifice anyone for power.
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