Cunning synonyms

Astuteness, janus-faced, adroitness, and artfulness are all synonyms for cunning. Honest, guileless, and naive are antonyms of cunning. And here are 78 another word for cunning.

Another word for cunning

1. devious

Janus-faced, machiavellian, adroit, artful, astute, canny, clever, crafty, deceitful, deceptive, deft, designing, devious, dexterous, duplicitous, fiendish, fly, foxy, guileful, imaginative, ingenious, inventive, knowing, manipulative, pawky, resourceful, savvy, scheming, sharp-witted, sharp, shrewd, skilful, slick, slim, slippery, sly, sneaky, subtle, tricky, vulpine, wily, and carny are all synonyms for cunning.

2. wiliness

Adroitness, artfulness, astuteness, canniness, chicanery, cleverness, craftiness, deceit, deceitfulness, deftness, deviousness, dexterity, dexterousness, duplicity, guile, imagination, ingenuity, inventiveness, manoeuvres, ploys, resourcefulness, ruses, schemes, sharpness, shrewdness, slyness, stratagems, subterfuges, tactics, trickery, trickiness, tricks, wiles, wiliness, and foxiness are all another word for cunning.

Cunning synonym statistics

Cunning synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 3 letters and 4 synonyms with 4, and 13 letters. 9 synonyms with 5 letters and 11 synonyms with 6 letters.

7 synonyms with 7, 8, and 11 letters and 12 synonyms with 9 letters. 10 synonyms with 10 letters and 1 synonym with 12, and 15 letters. For a total of 75 another word for cunning.

Cunning sentences

She devised a cunning plan quickly.

His cunning nature often surprised others.

The fox is known for cunning.

Cunning strategies can win competitions easily.

Related Words for cunning

  1. Thriving
    • Synonyms: Flourishing, prospering
    • Opposites: declining, struggling
    • Part of speech: verb
  2. Adding
    • Synonyms: Including, incorporating
    • Opposites: subtracting, removing
    • Part of speech: verb
  3. Depending
    • Synonyms: Based on, contingent on
    • Opposites: independent, self-reliant
    • Part of speech: verb
  4. Reading
    • Synonyms: perusal, study
    • Opposites: writing, ignoring
    • Part of speech: noun
  5. Eye-catching
    • Synonyms: striking, arresting
    • Opposites: inconspicuous, unexceptional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  6. Single
    • Synonyms: one, one only
    • Opposites: married, double, multiple
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Overarching
    • Synonyms: All-encompassing, comprehensive
    • Opposites: specific, limited
    • Part of speech: adjective
  8. Searching
    • Synonyms: observant, penetrating
    • Opposites: casual, cursory, vague
    • Part of speech: adjective
  9. Groundbreaking
    • Synonyms: innovative, inventive
    • Opposites: unimaginative, conventional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  10. Outgoing
    • Synonyms: extrovert, uninhibited
    • Opposites: reserved, introverted, withdrawn
    • Part of speech: adjective
  11. Wellbeing
    • Synonyms: welfare, health
    • Opposites: misery, illbeing
    • Part of speech: noun
  12. Meaningless
    • Synonyms: unintelligible, incomprehensible
    • Opposites: significant, purposeful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  13. Striking
    • Synonyms: noticeable, obvious
    • Opposites: inconspicuous, unremarkable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  14. Captivating
    • Synonyms: Entrancing, mesmerizing
    • Opposites: boring, uninteresting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  15. Nothing
    • Synonyms: not a thing, not a single thing
    • Opposites: everything, something
    • Part of speech: pronoun
  16. Refreshing
    • Synonyms: invigorating, revitalizing
    • Opposites: stale, draining
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Handwriting
    • Synonyms: writing, script
    • Opposites: typing, printing
    • Part of speech: noun
  18. Breathtaking
    • Synonyms: spectacular, magnificent
    • Opposites: dull, mundane
    • Part of speech: adjective
  19. Never ending
    • Synonyms: incessant, continuous
    • Opposites: temporary, finite
    • Part of speech: adjective
  20. Mesmerizing
    • Synonyms: Captivating, enchanting
    • Opposites: boring, uninteresting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  21. Terrifying
    • Synonyms: Horrifying, frightening
    • Opposites: comforting, reassuring
    • Part of speech: adjective
  22. Time consuming
    • Synonyms: Lengthy, slow
    • Opposites: quick, efficient
    • Part of speech: adjective
  23. Running
    • Synonyms: administration, management
    • Opposites: walking, standing
    • Part of speech: noun
  24. Long-lasting
    • Synonyms: enduring, lasting
    • Opposites: short-lived, ephemeral
    • Part of speech: adjective
  25. Preceding
    • Synonyms: Previous, prior
    • Opposites: following, subsequent
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Talking
    • Synonyms: Speaking, chatting
    • Opposites: silent, listening
    • Part of speech: verb
  27. Fulfilling
    • Synonyms: Gratifying, satisfying
    • Opposites: empty, unsatisfying
    • Part of speech: verb
  28. Amazing
    • Synonyms: astonishing, astounding
    • Opposites: everyday, ordinary, unimpressive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  29. Gathering
    • Synonyms: assembly, meeting
    • Opposites: scattering, dispersing
    • Part of speech: noun
  30. Seeing
    • Synonyms: Observing, viewing
    • Opposites: blind, overlooking
    • Part of speech: verb
  31. Monitoring
    • Synonyms: Observing, tracking
    • Opposites: ignoring, neglecting
    • Part of speech: noun
  32. Bring
    • Synonyms: conduct, escort
    • Opposites: take, accept
    • Part of speech: verb
  33. Earrings
    • Synonyms: Studs, hoops
    • Opposites: gloves, necklace
    • Part of speech: noun
  34. Misunderstanding
    • Synonyms: misinterpretation, misconstruction
    • Opposites: harmony, clarity, agreement
    • Part of speech: noun
  35. Handling
    • Synonyms: Managing, operating
    • Opposites: mishandling, neglect
    • Part of speech: noun
  36. Finding
    • Synonyms: discovery, location
    • Opposites: loss, omission
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Eye-opening
    • Synonyms: Revealing, enlightening
    • Opposites: mundane, unremarkable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  38. Depressing
    • Synonyms: upsetting, distressing
    • Opposites: uplifting, encouraging
    • Part of speech: adjective
  39. Setting
    • Synonyms: surroundings, position
    • Opposites: removal, departure
    • Part of speech: noun
  40. Rewarding
    • Synonyms: satisfying, gratifying
    • Opposites: unrewarding, disappointing, unfulfilling
    • Part of speech: adjective
  41. Intimidating
    • Synonyms: Frightening, alarming
    • Opposites: comforting, reassuring
    • Part of speech: adjective
  42. Seeking
    • Synonyms: Searching, looking for
    • Opposites: ignoring, avoiding
    • Part of speech: adjective
  43. Everything
    • Synonyms: each item, each thing
    • Opposites: nothing, none
    • Part of speech: Pronoun
  44. Demanding
    • Synonyms: difficult, challenging
    • Opposites: easy, effortless
    • Part of speech: adjective
  45. Living
    • Synonyms: livelihood, income
    • Opposites: dead, obsolete, extinct
    • Part of speech: noun
  46. Looking forward
    • Synonyms: Anticipating, expecting
    • Opposites: looking back, dreading
    • Part of speech: adverb
  47. Charming
    • Synonyms: delightful, pleasing
    • Opposites: unpleasant, repulsive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  48. Willingness
    • Synonyms: readiness, preparedness
    • Opposites: reluctance, unwillingness
    • Part of speech: noun
  49. Warning
    • Synonyms: example, deterrent
    • Opposites: encouragement, assurance
    • Part of speech: noun
  50. Planning
    • Synonyms: preparation(s), organization
    • Opposites: improvising, spontaneity
    • Part of speech: noun
  51. Appealing
    • Synonyms: inviting, attractive
    • Opposites: disagreeable, unappealing, off-putting
    • Part of speech: adjective
  52. Moving
    • Synonyms: in motion, operating
    • Opposites: unemotional, stationary, immobile
    • Part of speech: adjective
  53. Zing
    • Synonyms: enthusiasm, zest
    • Opposites: dullness, boredom
    • Part of speech: noun
  54. Surrounding
    • Synonyms: Encircling, encompassing
    • Opposites: isolated, distant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  55. Struggling
    • Synonyms: Wrestling, battling
    • Opposites: succeeding, thriving
    • Part of speech: adjective