devious

Cunning or deceiving, not straightforward or honest, not frank.

Roundabout, circuitous, deviating from the direct or ordinary route.archaic

• The wandering Arab never sets his tent Within her walls; the Shepherd eyes afar Her evil towers, and devious drives his flock.
• Keeping close in to the shore, they discovered, after two hours run, a fresh stream which burst in a cascade from the mountains, and swept its devious course through the jungle, until it poured its tribute into the waters of the Strait.