Machiavellian
[ mak-ee-uh-vel-ee-uhn ]
a somewhat unscrupulous and self-centered indiviual who is always lookng out for his or her own good, as per Machiavelli’s The Prince
USE 1
The CEO’s Machiavellian tactics to outmaneuver his competitors were admired by some and feared by others.
USE 2
In a bid to secure her position at the top, she employed a Machiavellian strategy, manipulating her colleagues with charm and deceit.
USE 3
The politician’s Machiavellian approach to governance, prioritizing power and self-interest over ethical considerations, sparked widespread debate.
