Cannier: meaning, definitions and examples

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cannier

 

[ หˆkรฆn.i.ษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing behavior

Cannier refers to someone who is shrewd, astute, or having good judgment, especially in practical matters. It suggests a take-charge attitude with an ability to navigate complex situations skillfully. A cannier person is often described as being wise to the tricks or strategies others may employ and is therefore cautious or clever in their actions.

Synonyms

astute, clever, sagacious, shrewder, wily

Examples of usage

  • She was cannier than her peers in negotiating contracts.
  • In the business world, a cannier strategy can lead to greater profits.
  • He made a canny decision to invest during the market slump.

Translations

Translations of the word "cannier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais astuto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเคพเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gerissener

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ lebih licik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะปัŒัˆ ั…ะธั‚ั€ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bardziej przebiegล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ˆใ‚Šใšใ‚‹่ณขใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plus rusรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกs astuto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daha kurnaz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋” ๊ตํ™œํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุฏู‡ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรญce mazanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ viac prefรญkanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ด็‹ก็Œพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bolj zvit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meira รบtsmoginn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะดะฐะฝ ะดะฐ ะฐะนะปะฐะบะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ˜ แƒญแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daha kurnaz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mรกs astuto

Etymology

The word 'canny' is believed to have originated in the Scottish language, derived from the Old English word 'cฤn,' meaning 'to know.' Its meaning has shifted and expanded over time, encompassing notions of shrewdness and carefulness in navigation of practical situations. In Scots, 'canny' often describes a person who possesses a blend of caution and intelligence, particularly in dealings related to commerce and everyday life. By the 18th century, the term had spread more widely into standard English, maintaining its connotations of cleverness and foresight. Today, being described as 'cannier' conveys a recognition of someone's ability to outsmart or outmaneuver others, especially in competitive environments.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,552, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.