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cunning

The word “cunning” has 2 syllables: cun-ning

It's pronounced as /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “cunning” has 197 synonyms and 115 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cunning along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for cunning

Antonyms for cunning

Meanings of cunning

  • adjective
    1. Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
    2. Skillful, artful.
    3. Wrought with, or exhibiting, skill or ingenuity; ingenious.
    4. Cute, appealing.
  • noun
    1. Practical knowledge or experience; aptitude in performance; skill, proficiency; dexterity.
    2. Practical skill employed in a secret or crafty manner; craft; artifice; skillful deceit; art or magic.
    3. The disposition to employ one's skill in an artful manner; craftiness; guile; artifice; skill of being cunning, sly, conniving, or deceitful.
    4. The natural wit or instincts of an animal.
    5. Knowledge; learning; special knowledge (sometimes implying occult or magical knowledge).

Example Sentences

  • The fox is known for its cunning in hunting.
  • She used a cunning plan to outsmart her competitors.
  • His cunning allowed him to escape tricky situations.
  • The politician’s speech was full of cunning arguments.
  • That cunning trick fooled everyone in the room.

On this page you'll find 312 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cunning, such as: Machiavellian, able, aboveboard, adept, adeptness, adroitness, agile.

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