あくどい

Etymology
First cited to 1694.

Ultimate derivation is unclear.


 * One reference derives this from prefix +.
 * However, there is no apparent fitting prefix, only.
 * Described in another source as deriving from + suffixing element .  This doi is probably from now-archaic adjective, modernized form.

Considering the senses, this might be a case of separately derived homophones, or a case where separate partially-similar terms influenced the meaning.

Adjective

 * 1)  harsh of manner or personality; vicious, wily, unscrupulous, villainous
 * 2)  persistent or stubborn of manner; cloying of flavor; garish or overdone of color or appearance
 * 1)  persistent or stubborn of manner; cloying of flavor; garish or overdone of color or appearance
 * 1)  persistent or stubborn of manner; cloying of flavor; garish or overdone of color or appearance