craftiness

• Nom désignant la qualité de quelqu'un qui use de ruse ou de finesse pour tromper autrui, ou l'habileté à manœuvrer de manière sournoise.

A noun referring to the quality of being skilled in deception or characterized by shrewdness and cunning.

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1. Shrewdness in deceptionC1formal

   The quality of being clever and skilled at deceiving others, often for personal gain.

   Ruse

   • The politician's craftiness allowed him to manipulate public opinion.
   • Her craftiness in negotiations helped her secure a better deal.
   • He used his craftiness to avoid being caught.

   Synonymesartfulnesscunningdeviousnessduplicityguileslynesssubtletywiliness

   Antonymescandorhonestynaivetysinceritystraightforwardness

2. Cunning or slynessC1formal

   The trait of being sly, devious, or artful in achieving one's aims.

   Ruse

   • The fox is known for its craftiness in avoiding hunters.
   • His craftiness made him a formidable opponent in business.
   • She admired his craftiness but distrusted his motives.

   Synonymesartfulnesscunningdeceitdeviousnessduplicityguileslynesstrickerywiliness

   Antonymescandorfranknesshonestyingenuousnessinnocencenaiveteopennesssinceritystraightforwardness