Meaning
sneaky, deceitful
- acting or done with secret malice or deception; insidious or underhand
In a sentence
Ha usato una strategia subdola per convincere tutti a votare per lui.
He used an underhand strategy to convince everyone to vote for him.
Quella malattia si manifesta spesso con sintomi subdoli e poco evidenti.
That disease often manifests with insidious, barely noticeable symptoms.
Non fidarti delle sue parole dolci: ha un carattere davvero subdolo.
Don't trust his sweet words: he has a truly deceitful nature.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| subdolo | masculine · singular |
| subdola | feminine · singular |
| subdoli | masculine · plural |
| subdole | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can describe treacherous people, underhanded tactics, or insidious illnesses ('un male subdolo').