Cunning
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
Mealy and cunning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Mealy" instead an adjective "Cunning".
Nearby Word: cunningly
Mutual synonyms
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Mealy and Cunning. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 10, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cunning/mealy
Cunning & Mealy. N.p., 2016. Web. 10 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cunning/mealy>.
Mealy or Cunning. 2016. Accessed August 10, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cunning/mealy.
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