Dishonest Actions

verb engaging in deceitful or underhanded schemes

adjective acting in a deceitful or underhanded way

• The conniving businessman manipulated the stock market for his own gain.
• I can't believe how conniving she is, always trying to get her way.
• That conniving snake tried to steal my lunch from the break room.
• Her conniving ways were like a spider weaving a web of deceit.

adjective Sleazy is used to describe something that is sordid, immoral, or disreputable in a way that is distasteful or unpleasant.

• The sleazy tactics used by the company were quickly exposed by the media.
• I can't believe that sleazy guy tried to hit on me at the bar.
• That club is so sleazy, let's go somewhere else.
• His sleazy behavior left a bad taste in my mouth.

adjective a term used to describe actions or behavior that is deceitful, dishonest, or unethical

• His underhanded tactics were exposed during the investigation.
• I can't believe he resorted to such underhanded methods to win the game.
• She pulled off the heist using some seriously underhanded moves.
• His underhanded behavior left a bad taste in everyone's mouth.