Craftiness and Directness

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Craftiness noun - The inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery.

Usage example: according to the confidence man's credo of craftiness, “There's a sucker born every minute”

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Directness is an antonym for craftiness.

Nearby Words: craft, crafty, craftily

Directness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.

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Craftiness is an antonym for directness.

Nearby Words: direct, direction, directly, directing

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