noun
- plural of cunningness; the quality of being clever, skillful, or crafty, especially in a deceptive way
Usage: Usually used in the plural to refer to multiple instances or manifestations of cunning behavior or skill
Examples
- The detective admired the cunningnesses displayed by the con artist in orchestrating the elaborate scheme.
- Her various cunningnesses allowed her to navigate the complex political landscape with ease.
- The fox's cunningnesses helped it survive in the wild.
- He exposed the cunningnesses hidden beneath their polite conversation.
- The author portrayed the villain's cunningnesses through subtle dialogue and actions.
- Their cunningnesses in business negotiations often gave them an unfair advantage.