noun
- cunning or deceitful behavior used to achieve one’s goals
Examples
- The politician used guile to win over voters with false promises.
- She achieved her promotion through hard work, not guile.
- His innocent appearance masked a personality full of guile.
- The con artist’s guile allowed him to deceive many victims.
- Without guile, she spoke honestly about her mistakes.
- The negotiator’s guile helped secure a favorable deal.
- Children often lack the guile that adults develop over time.