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WILINESS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word wiliness. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word wiliness. (close relations)
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craftiness
nounn
noun

• shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

• the quality of being crafty

cunning
adjectiveadj
noun

• shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

• crafty artfulness (especially in deception)

adjective satellite

• attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness

• marked by skill in deception

• showing inventiveness and skill

guile
nounn
noun

• shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

• the quality of being crafty

• the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

slyness
nounn
noun

• shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

artfulness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being adroit in taking unfair advantage

astuteness
nounn
noun

• intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)

• the intellectual ability to penetrate deeply into ideas

deceitfulness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being deceitful

deviousness
nounn
noun

• the quality of being oblique and rambling indirectly

• the quality of being deceitful and underhanded

shrewdness
nounn
noun

• intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)

trickery
nounn
noun

• verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way

• the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)

cunningness
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subtleness
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craft
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the skilled practice of a practical occupation

• a vehicle designed for navigation in or on water or air or through outer space

• people who perform a particular kind of skilled work

• skill in an occupation or trade

• shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

verb

• make by hand and with much skill

foxiness
nounn
noun

• shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception

Best Hypernyms For WILINESS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wiliness, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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astuteness perspicaciousness perspicacity shrewdness

Alternatives for CRAFTINESS

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