Sneakiness: meaning, definitions and examples

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sneakiness

 

[ หˆsniหkiหnษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in behavior

The quality of being sneaky or deceitful in behavior, often characterized by slyness, secrecy, and cunning tactics. Sneakiness is typically associated with dishonest or underhanded actions.

Synonyms

cunning, deceitfulness, dishonesty, slyness

Examples of usage

  • His sneakiness was revealed when he was caught trying to steal from the company.
  • She used her sneakiness to manipulate others into doing what she wanted.
Context #2 | Noun

in personality

The trait of being sneaky or deceptive in one's personality, often leading to a lack of trust from others. Sneakiness can be seen as a negative characteristic that undermines relationships.

Synonyms

deceit, deception, duplicitousness, untrustworthiness

Examples of usage

  • Her constant sneakiness made it difficult for others to rely on her.
  • The politician's sneakiness was evident in his evasive answers.

Translations

Translations of the word "sneakiness" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น furtividade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเคพเค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Heimlichkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kecerdikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ะฐะนะปะธะฒั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podstฤ™pnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ“ใฃใใ‚Š

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท furtivitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sigilo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gizlilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์€๋ฐ€ํ•จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุฏุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nenรกpadnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nenรกpadnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทๅทๆ‘ธๆ‘ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrivnostnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leynd

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ั‹ะฝะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ˜แƒ“แƒฃแƒ›แƒšแƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™xfilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sigilo

Etymology

The word 'sneakiness' originated from the term 'sneaky', which first appeared in the early 19th century. It is derived from the verb 'sneak', meaning to move or act in a stealthy or furtive manner. The negative connotations associated with 'sneakiness' stem from the idea of deceit and underhandedness in behavior.

See also: sneak, sneakers, sneakily, sneaking, sneaky.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,388, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.