1. The quality or state of being devious; the use of indirect, evasive, or deceitful methods.
Usage: Plural form of deviousness; Often used to describe dishonest or cunning behavior
2. The quality of being roundabout or indirect in path or course.
Usage: Less common usage; refers to physical or abstract winding paths

Examples

• The politician's deviousnesses were exposed when her secret dealings came to light.
• His deviousnesses in handling the negotiations frustrated everyone involved.
• The deviousnesses of the con artist made him difficult to catch.
• She was known for the deviousnesses of her methods rather than her honesty.
• The deviousnesses of the mountain path made the hike longer than expected.
• Their deviousnesses in avoiding the question only raised more suspicion.