Cunning and Cute

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Cunning adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Usage example: a cunning, underhanded plan to win the election by preying on people's fears and prejudices

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Cute is a synonym for cunning. In some cases you can use "Cute" instead an adjective "Cunning".

Nearby Word: cunningly

Cute adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Usage example: she's very nice, but she's not afraid to get cute when there's something she wants

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Cunning is a synonym for cute. You can use "Cunning" instead an adjective "Cute".

Nearby Word: cutely

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