sneakiest
Least openly honest
Sneakiest is the superlative form of sneaky—the most cunning, stealthy, or underhanded among a group.
It often carries a tone of grudging admiration: That was the sneakiest move I've ever seen.
Children and pets earn the label for their craftiness: She's the sneakiest kid in the class when it comes to hiding vegetables.
Cleverly deceptive
- craftyCleverly deceptive
- wilySkilled at deception
- deviousUnderhanded and calculating
- shrewdPractically clever, perceptive
scheming · calculating · conniving · manipulative · artful · tricky · cagey · astute
Secretive and sly
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
- secretiveInclined to conceal
hidden · undetected · silent · shadowy · invisible · camouflaged · incognito · undercover
Not anticipated beforehand
- unanticipatedNot predicted beforehand
- unforeseenNot predicted or expected
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- blindsideSurprise with unexpected force
gotcha · trick · trap · prank · startling · shocking · sudden · stealthy
Inclined to mislead others
- duplicitousDeliberately deceptive in nature
- dishonestInclined to deceive
- fraudulentInvolving intentional dishonesty
- treacherousDisloyal and dangerous
misleading · dissembling · false · lying · untrustworthy · backstabbing · betraying · trickery
sly
Cleverly deceptive
shrewd · scheming · calculating · conniving · manipulative · artful · tricky · cagey · astute · clever
furtive
Secretive and sly
- covertIntentionally concealed
- clandestineConcealed from authorities
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
secretive · hidden · undetected · silent · shadowy · invisible · camouflaged · incognito · undercover · tiptoe
unexpected
Not anticipated beforehand
- unanticipatedNot predicted beforehand
- unforeseenNot predicted or expected
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
blindside · gotcha · trick · trap · prank · startling · shocking · sudden · stealthy · concealed
deceitful
Inclined to mislead others
- duplicitousDeliberately deceptive in nature
- dishonestInclined to deceive
- fraudulentInvolving intentional dishonesty
treacherous · misleading · dissembling · false · lying · untrustworthy · backstabbing · betraying · trickery · subterfuge