Wiliness

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    deceitful cleverness or shrewdness countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception wordnet

Synonyms

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artartfulnessartificecanninessclevernesscraft

Etymology

From wily + -ness.

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