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Machiavellian

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of Machiavellian

not guided by or showing a concern for what is right
  • yet another tale of a power-mad dictator with a Machiavellian plan to take over the world
Synonyms of Machiavellian

cutthroat, immoral, unconscionable, unethical, unprincipled, unscrupulous
Words Related to Machiavellian

merciless, pitiless, remorseless, ruthless

crooked, deceitful, dishonest, jackleg, knavish

corrupt, debased, debauched, decadent, degenerate, degraded, demoralized, depraved, dissipated, libertine, licentious, profligate

cheapjack, dog-eat-dog, opportunistic

calculating, scheming, sharp
Near Antonyms of Machiavellian

conscientious, good, honorable, just, noble, righteous, virtuous
Antonyms of Machiavellian

ethical, moral, principled, scrupulous

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