Cunning and Tact

Cunning

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

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

Nearby Word: cunningly

Tact

Tact noun - The ability to deal with others in touchy situations without offending them.

Cunning and tact are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cunning" instead a noun "Tact".

How words are described

usual usual cunning usual tact
great great cunning great tact
superior superior cunning superior tact
incredible incredible cunning incredible tact
Other adjectives: political, surprising.
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