noun
- the quality of being shrewd, careful, and cautious in judgment or action; prudent wariness
Usage: often used to describe Scottish or Northern English character traits
Examples
- Her canniness in business dealings helped her avoid costly mistakes.
- The old farmer's canniness about the weather proved invaluable during the storm.
- He approached the investment with characteristic Scottish canniness.
- Her canniness allowed her to negotiate a better contract.
- The detective's canniness helped him solve the case quickly.
- With great canniness, she saved money for emergencies.