Pronunciation: /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
noun skill in achieving one's ends through deceit or evasion
A1 The fox used cunning to outsmart the farmer.
A2 The magician's cunning tricks amazed the audience.
B1 Her cunning in negotiations helped her secure a better deal.
B2 The spy's cunning allowed him to gather valuable intelligence.
C1 The criminal's cunning plan was meticulously executed.
C2 The cunning of the detective helped solve the mysterious case.
adjective having or showing skill in achieving one's ends through deceit or evasion
A1 The cunning fox outsmarted the farmer and stole all the chickens.
A2 She used cunning tactics to win the game against her opponent.
B1 The detective admired the criminal's cunning plan to rob the bank.
B2 The cunning politician manipulated the situation to gain more power.
C1 Her cunning negotiation skills helped her secure a lucrative business deal.
C2 The cunning spy was able to gather valuable information without being detected.
formal The cunning fox outsmarted the hunter by leading him into a trap.
informal She's a cunning one, always finding a way to get what she wants.
slang That guy is so cunning, he could sell ice to an Eskimo.
figurative Her cunning smile told me she had a secret plan up her sleeve.
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