Cunning and Discretion

Cunning

Cunning noun - Skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means.

Discretion and cunning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Discretion" instead a noun "Cunning".

Nearby Word: cunningly

Discretion

Discretion noun - The ability to make intelligent decisions especially in everyday matters.

Cunning and discretion are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cunning" instead a noun "Discretion".

How words are described

human human cunning human discretion
extreme extreme cunning extreme discretion
absolute absolute cunning absolute discretion
classic classic cunning classic discretion
Other adjectives: sexy.
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