hinterlistig

/ˈhɪntɐˌlɪstɪç/

adjective C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Meaning

hinterlistig implies more cunning or sneaky deceit; arglistig is more formal or legal, a legal term for malicious intent — both mean "deceitful."

Similar in other languages

English

Close — sly/deceitful relates to cunning.

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Last updated 2026-09-24