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cunning

/kʌnɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does cunning mean?

adjective

Having or showing a clever and unscrupulous ability to achieve one's ends by deceit or trickery.

Example

"The cunning thief managed to steal the valuable jewels without being detected."

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