cunning

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

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Noun

Singular cunning

Plural none

1. Cunning is the skill of being very clever, usually to trick or fool someone else.

   His new plan to attack the castle showed great cunning.

Adjective

Positive cunning

Comparative more cunning

Superlative most cunning

1. Something that is cunning uses skills to trick or deceive others.

   The cunning fox was able to climb over the fence into the hen house.

Related words

• crafty