machiavellian

• Beschreibt eine Person, die hinterlistig, verschlagen und skrupellos ist, besonders in der Politik oder zum eigenen Vorteil.

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

1. Cunning and unscrupulousC1formal

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

   Verschlagen und skrupellos

   • 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.

   Synonymecalculatingconnivingcraftydeviousmanipulativeopportunisticschemingslytrickywily

   Antonymeethicalhonestingenuousmoralprincipledscrupuloussincerestraightforward

2. Related to Machiavelli's ideasC1formal

   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.

   Machiavellistisch

   • 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.

   Synonymecalculatingcraftycunningdeviousmanipulativeschemingunscrupulous

• Substantiv 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.

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.

Eigenname

1. Follower of MachiavelliC2formal

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

   Anhänger Machiavellis

   • 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.