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    Cun·ning
    /ˈkəniNG/

    adjective

    • 1. having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion: "a cunning look came into his eyes"
    • 2. attractive or quaint: North American "the baby will look cunning in that pink print"

    noun

    • 1. skill in achieving one's ends by deceit: "a statesman to whom cunning had come as second nature"
  2. Cunning means having or showing practical wit or skill in contriving, or attaining or seeking one's ends by guileful or devious means. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of cunning.

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  4. Cunning definition: skill employed in a shrewd or sly manner, as in deceiving; craftiness; guile. . See examples of CUNNING used in a sentence.

  5. Cunning means being clever at planning something and tricking others to get what you want. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in other languages.

  6. In fairy tales, always watch out for the cunning fox or the cunning witch. Cunning means clever, in the sense of trickery. A cunning plan might involve setting traps for the innocent and pure at heart to fall into.

  7. Find 317 words that mean cunning, such as clever, deceptive, skillful, or sly. Learn the definitions, antonyms, and usage examples of cunning and its synonyms.

  8. Cunning means having the ability to achieve things in a clever way, often by deceiving other people. It can be an adjective, a noun, or an adverb. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of cunning.

  9. Cunning means skillful or clever, especially in deception or artful subtlety. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, origin, and examples of cunning from YourDictionary.

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