devious

/ˈdiːvi.əs/adjective

Using sneaky or dishonest methods instead of being open and truthful.

Example sentence

“The devious landlord hid extra charges in the fine print of the lease.”

Applied to routes it just means winding or roundabout; applied to people it always means dishonest.

Related words

deviseThe passing of land or buildings to someone through a will.deviceA tool or piece of equipment, often mechanical or electronic, designed to do a specific job.devotionThe state of being deeply committed to a person, cause, or activity, or the act of committing yourself in that way.detrimentalHaving a harmful or damaging effect.devoutA piece of devotional writing or music, or a section of one.determinedTo fix or settle the limits or boundaries of something.