Cunning: meaning, definitions and examples

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cunning

 

[ หˆkสŒnษชล‹ ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

smart

Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion.

Synonyms

clever, crafty, devious, sly

Examples of usage

  • Tom was cunning enough to fool his opponents into believing his plan.
  • She used her cunning mind to outsmart her competitors in the business world.
Context #2 | Noun

intelligence

Skill employed in a shrewd or crafty manner, as in deceiving; guile.

Synonyms

craftiness, cunningness, ingenuity, wile

Examples of usage

  • The spy relied on his cunning to gather valuable information.
  • Her cunning allowed her to navigate through difficult situations with ease.

Translations

Translations of the word "cunning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น astรบcia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเคพเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gerissenheit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ licik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะธั‚ั€ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chytroล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‹ก็Œพ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ruse

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ astucia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurnazlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตํ™œํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏู‡ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazanost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prefรญkanosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ก็Œพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pretkanost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรฆgรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะปะฐะบะตั€ะปั–ะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hiylษ™gษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ astucia

Word origin

The word 'cunning' originated from the Middle English word 'cunnan', which means 'to know'. Over time, the word evolved to represent skill and intelligence used in a clever or deceitful manner. The concept of cunning has been depicted in various literary works, showcasing characters who use their wit and guile to achieve their goals.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,673 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.