a follower of Machiavelli's principles
Used in a Sentence
machiavellian
How to use machiavellian in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for machiavellian.
Editorial note
A little machiavellian, but not wrong. Unless you're an owner or part-owner, the fruits of all your 'awesome' ideas are going to accrue to the owners.
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Quick take
a follower of Machiavelli's principles
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of machiavellian gathered in one view.
of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of conduct he recommended; "Machiavellian thinking"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for machiavellian.
noun
a follower of Machiavelli's principles
See also: Machiavellian
adjective
of or relating to Machiavelli or the principles of conduct he recommended; "Machiavellian thinking"
See also: Machiavellian
Example sentences
A little machiavellian, but not wrong. Unless you're an owner or part-owner, the fruits of all your 'awesome' ideas are going to accrue to the owners.
2 of them will utterly fail to perform for a reason that has nothing to with the startup, 5 of them won't perform because they're too busy being machiavellian to each other, the remaining three will get something done until one of the 4 budding Sun Tzu's stabs them in the back. If you're lucky the three guys who were doing the heavy lifting finish building the product before they become entirely disillusioned.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use machiavellian in a sentence?
A little machiavellian, but not wrong. Unless you're an owner or part-owner, the fruits of all your 'awesome' ideas are going to accrue to the owners.
What does machiavellian mean?
a follower of Machiavelli's principles
What part of speech is machiavellian?
machiavellian is commonly used as noun, adjective.