cunning
//ˈkʌnɪŋ//
Adjective
cunningCanonical form
more cunningComparative
most cunningSuperlative
1
Having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion; crafty and sly.
The cunning fox tricked the other animals to get their food.
2
Ingenious or skillful, especially in a clever or resourceful way.
The engineer came up with a cunning solution to fix the broken machine.
Noun
1
Skill in achieving one's ends through deceit or trickery; craftiness.
The fox used its cunning to escape from the hunters.
2
Skill or ingenuity, especially in making or devising something.
The craftsman's cunning was evident in every detail of the handmade furniture.