noun
- skill and cleverness in achieving one's goals, especially through deceit or cunning
Usage: typically implies dishonesty or manipulation
Examples
- The con artist's craftiness allowed him to deceive investors for years.
- She used craftiness to negotiate a better deal without revealing her true budget.
- His craftiness in the game earned him the nickname 'the fox.'
- The detective admired the thief's craftiness but was determined to catch him.
- Children sometimes display craftiness when trying to avoid punishment.
- The politician's craftiness in framing the issue won over undecided voters.