Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cunning
Adjective
/ˈkʌnɪŋ/
Definition
Cunning refers to the ability to achieve one’s goals through cleverness, skill, and sometimes deceit.
Examples
- The cunning fox outsmarted the hunters.
- She had a cunning plan to win the competition.
- His cunning remarks often left others confused.
Meaning
It implies a certain level of craftiness and shrewdness, often used in contexts where intelligence is applied in manipulative or deceitful ways.
Synonyms
- Crafty
- Sly
- Wily
- Devious
- Shrewd
