Cunning (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Wiliness
• Guile
• Craftiness
• Craft
• Slyness
• Foxiness

Hypernyms

• Shrewdness
• Perspicaciousness
• Astuteness

Meaning ²

Crafty artfulness (especially in deception).

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.