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Machiavellian
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Meaning
Adj
●
Attempting to
achieve
goals
by
cunning
,
scheming
, and
unscrupulous
methods, especially in
politics
or in
advancing
one's
career.
●
Related to the
philosophical
system of Niccolò Machiavelli.
●
Alternative form of Machiavellian
Noun
●
A
ruthless
schemer.
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Manipulative
Cunning
Ruthless
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Conniving
Duplicitous
Malevolent
Psychopathic
Scheming
Narcissistic
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Deceitful
Dictatorial
Sinister
Diabolical
Megalomaniacal
Opportunistic
Tyrannical
Selfish
Authoritarian
Autocratic
Altruistic
Egoistic
Benevolent
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Evil
Coldhearted
Irrational
Aggressive
Violent
Egotistical
Amoral
Chauvinistic
Coercive
Narcissism
Cruel
Mercurial
Ethnocentric
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Idealistic
Noble
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Pious
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Individualistic
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Transactional
Craven
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