cunning
cu
ˈkə
nning
nɪng
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British pronunciation
/kˈʌnɪŋ/

Definition & Meaning of "cunning"in English

cunning
01

able to achieve what one wants through sly or underhanded means

cunning definition and meaning
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Examples
The cunning fox devised a plan to sneak into the henhouse and steal the eggs without being detected.
02

demonstrating cleverness or resourcefulness, often in a sly way

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She came up with a cunning plan to solve the puzzle.
03

attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

Cunning
01

crafty artfulness (especially in deception)

02

shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

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