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.
1. devious
2. wiliness
The adjective "cunning" has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 2 synonyms with 3 letters, 4 synonyms with 4 letters, 9 synonyms with 5 letters, 11 synonyms with 6 letters, 7 synonyms with 7 letters, 7 synonyms with 8 letters, 12 synonyms with 9 letters, 10 synonyms with 10 letters, 7 synonyms with 11 letters, 1 synonym with 12 letters, 4 synonyms with 13 letters, and 1 synonym with 15 letters, for a total of 75 synonyms for cunning.
She devised a cunning plan quickly.
His cunning nature often surprised others.
The fox is known for cunning.
Cunning strategies can win competitions easily.
| Word | Opposites | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| Nothing | Everything, something | Not a thing, not a single thing |
| Refreshing | Stale, draining | Invigorating, revitalizing |
| Handwriting | Typing, printing | Writing, script |
| Breathtaking | Dull, mundane | Spectacular, magnificent |
| Never ending | Temporary, finite | Incessant, continuous |
| Mesmerizing | Boring, uninteresting | Captivating, enchanting |
| Terrifying | Comforting, reassuring | Horrifying, frightening |
| Time consuming | Quick, efficient | Lengthy, slow |
| Running | Walking, standing | Administration, management |
| Long-lasting | Short-lived, ephemeral | Enduring, lasting |
| Preceding | Following, subsequent | Previous, prior |
| Talking | Silent, listening | Speaking, chatting |
| Fulfilling | Empty, unsatisfying | Gratifying, satisfying |
| Amazing | Everyday, ordinary, unimpressive | Astonishing, astounding |
| Gathering | Scattering, dispersing | Assembly, meeting |
| Seeing | Blind, overlooking | Observing, viewing |
| Monitoring | Ignoring, neglecting | Observing, tracking |
| Bring | Take, accept | Conduct, escort |
| Earrings | Gloves, necklace | Studs, hoops |
| Misunderstanding | Harmony, clarity, agreement | Misinterpretation, misconstruction |
| Handling | Mishandling, neglect | Managing, operating |
| Finding | Loss, omission | Discovery, location |
| Eye-opening | Mundane, unremarkable | Revealing, enlightening |
| Depressing | Uplifting, encouraging | Upsetting, distressing |
| Setting | Removal, departure | Surroundings, position |
| Rewarding | Unrewarding, disappointing, unfulfilling | Satisfying, gratifying |
| Intimidating | Comforting, reassuring | Frightening, alarming |
| Seeking | Ignoring, avoiding | Searching, looking for |
| Everything | Nothing, none | Each item, each thing |
| Demanding | Easy, effortless | Difficult, challenging |
| Living | Dead, obsolete, extinct | Livelihood, income |
| Looking forward | Looking back, dreading | Anticipating, expecting |
| Charming | Unpleasant, repulsive | Delightful, pleasing |
| Willingness | Reluctance, unwillingness | Readiness, preparedness |
| Warning | Encouragement, assurance | Example, deterrent |
| Planning | Improvising, spontaneity | Preparation(s), organization |
| Appealing | Disagreeable, unappealing, off-putting | Inviting, attractive |
| Moving | Unemotional, stationary, immobile | In motion, operating |
| Zing | Dullness, boredom | Enthusiasm, zest |
| Surrounding | Isolated, distant | Encircling, encompassing |
| Struggling | Succeeding, thriving | Wrestling, battling |
| Missing | Present, plentiful | Lost, mislaid |
| Concerning | Unrelated, irrelevant | About, regarding |
| Underlying | Subordinate, overt | Fundamental, basic |
| Happening | Nonexistence, stagnation | Occurrence, event |
| King | Queen, commoner | Ruler, sovereign |
| Things | Nothing, abstractions | Object, article |
| Something | Nothing, anything | Thing, item |
| Compelling | Boring, weak | Enthralling, captivating |
| Trying | Easy, painless, accommodating | Stressful, difficult |
| Stunning | Ordinary, run-of-the-mill, unattractive | Remarkable, extraordinary |
| Thing | Nothing, void. | Object, article |
| Willing | Unwilling, reluctant, disinclined | Ready, prepared |
| Devastating | Encouraging, uplifting | Destructive, ruinous |
| Training | Neglect, inactivity | Instruction, teaching |