machiavellian

Describes a person who is cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing their own interests.

ruОписывает человека, который является хитрым, коварным и беспринципным, особенно в политике или для продвижения собственных интересов.esDescribe a una persona astuta, manipuladora y sin escrúpulos, especialmente en política o para lograr sus propios intereses.frDécrit une personne rusée, fourbe et sans scrupules, notamment en politique ou pour promouvoir ses propres intérêts.deBeschreibt eine Person, die hinterlistig, verschlagen und skrupellos ist, besonders in der Politik oder zum eigenen Vorteil.ptDescreve uma pessoa astuta, maquiavélica e sem escrúpulos, que age de forma dissimulada e calculista para alcançar seus objetivos, especialmente na política ou em proveito próprio.zh形容人狡猾、奸诈、不择手段，尤指在政治或为谋取私利时。也指与马基雅维利主义相关，即权谋、为达目的不择手段。arيصف شخصًا ماكرًا خبيثًا لا يتورع عن استخدام الأساليب الخادعة والتلاعب لتحقيق أهدافه، خاصة في السياسة أو لخدمة مصالحه الشخصية.

1. Cunning and unscrupulous C1 formal

   Characterized by cunning, deceit, or manipulation, especially in politics or business, often in a way that prioritizes expediency over morality.

   • The politician used Machiavellian tactics to secure the nomination.
   • His Machiavellian approach to negotiations left his rivals at a disadvantage.
   • She devised a Machiavellian plan to take over the company.
   • In many thrillers, the villain is portrayed as a Machiavellian mastermind.

   ruКоварный и беспринципныйesMaquiavélicofrMachiavélique (rusé et sans scrupules)deVerschlagen und skrupellosptMaquiavélico e sem escrúpuloszh阴险狡诈，不择手段arماكيافيلي، مخادع ومتلاعب

   Synonyme: calculatingconnivingcraftydeviousmanipulativeopportunisticschemingslytrickywily

   Antonyme: ethicalhonestingenuousmoralprincipledscrupuloussincerestraightforward

2. Related to Machiavelli's ideas C1 formal

   Of or relating to the political philosophy of Niccolò Machiavelli, especially the idea that the ends justify the means and that a ruler may use any method to maintain power.

   • The text examines Machiavellian political theory as outlined in The Prince.
   • Scholars often debate the true Machiavellian principles of statecraft.
   • His essay explores the Machiavellian view of human nature.
   • The play contains several Machiavellian references to power and deception.

   ruМакиавеллиевскийesmaquiavélicofrmachiavélique (relatif aux idées de Machiavel)deMachiavellistischptMaquiavélicozh马基雅维利式的arماكيافيلي

   Synonyme: calculatingcraftycunningdeviousmanipulativeschemingunscrupulous

• more machiavellian comparative form
• most machiavellian superlative form

Eigenname

A noun referring to a person who follows or advocates the political principles of Machiavelli, often characterized by cunning, duplicity, or the use of unscrupulous methods to maintain power or achieve a goal.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который следует или поддерживает политические принципы Макиавелли, часто характеризующееся хитростью, двуличностью или использованием беспринципных методов для сохранения власти или достижения цели.esSustantivo que designa a una persona que sigue o apoya los principios políticos de Maquiavelo, caracterizada a menudo por astucia, duplicidad o el uso de métodos sin escrúpulos para mantener el poder o lograr sus fines.frNom désignant une personne qui suit ou soutient les principes politiques de Machiavel, souvent caractérisée par la ruse, la duplicité ou l'utilisation de méthodes sans scrupules pour conserver le pouvoir ou atteindre ses objectifs.deSubstantiv für eine Person, die nach den politischen Prinzipien Machiavellis handelt oder diese unterstützt; oft gekennzeichnet durch Gerissenheit, Doppelzüngigkeit oder den Einsatz skrupelloser Methoden, um Macht zu erhalten oder ein Ziel zu erreichen.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa que age segundo os princípios políticos de Maquiavel, caracterizada pela astúcia, pela dissimulação e pelo uso de métodos sem escrúpulos para conquistar ou manter o poder.zh名词，指信奉或奉行马基雅维利主义的人，即为达到目的或保住权力而不择手段、狡猾、虚伪、玩弄权术的人。arاسم يُطلق على من يتبع مبادئ مكيافيلي السياسية أو يؤيدها، ويتصف عادةً بالدهاء والنفاق واستخدام الوسائل غير الأخلاقية للحفاظ على السلطة أو تحقيق الأهداف.

1. Follower of Machiavelli C2 formal

   An individual who advocates or applies the political principles of Niccolò Machiavelli, especially those involving cunning, deceit, or pragmatism in achieving and maintaining power.

   • The senator was regarded as a Machiavellian who manipulated his rivals behind the scenes.
   • Historians often describe certain Renaissance rulers as Machiavellians due to their realpolitik strategies.
   • He was a shrewd Machiavellian, always several steps ahead in the diplomatic game.

   ruПоследователь МакиавеллиesmaquiavelistafrmachiavéliendeAnhänger MachiavellisptSeguidor de Maquiavelzh马基雅维利主义者arتابع مكيافيلي

• machiavellians plural form
• machiavellians' possessive plural form
• machiavellian's possessive singular form