Cannier: meaning, definitions and examples
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cannier
[ หkรฆn.i.ษr ]
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:
๐ต๐น mais astuto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคฒเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช gerissener
๐ฎ๐ฉ lebih licik
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑัะปัั ั ะธััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ bardziej przebiegลy
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ่ณขใ
๐ซ๐ท plus rusรฉ
๐ช๐ธ mรกs astuto
๐น๐ท daha kurnaz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ๊ตํํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฃูุซุฑ ุฏูุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ vรญce mazanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ viac prefรญkanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆด็ก็พ
๐ธ๐ฎ bolj zvit
๐ฎ๐ธ meira รบtsmoginn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพะดะฐะฝ ะดะฐ ะฐะนะปะฐะบะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแ แญแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ daha kurnaz
๐ฒ๐ฝ mรกs astuto
Etymology
The word 'canny' is believed to have originated in the Scottish language, derived from the Old English word 'cฤn,' 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.