Artfulness (Noun)
Meaning
The quality of being adroit in taking unfair advantage.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The artfulness of the con artist allowed her to convincingly pose as a wealthy investor and swindle thousands of dollars from unsuspecting marks.
- He resorted to artfulness in his negotiations, using underhanded tactics to get the better deal.
- The politician was accused of artfulness in manipulating public opinion by presenting distorted facts.
- The ruthless business mogul built his empire using a combination of intelligence and artfulness, often bending the rules to his advantage.
- The artfulness of the smugglers allowed them to evade detection and successfully transport their contraband across the border.