Cunningness and Deceptiveness

Cunningness

Cunningness noun - The inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery.
Usage example: people should remember that it was cunningness and not kindness that made him a very wealthy lawyer

Deceptiveness and cunningness are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Deceptiveness" instead a noun "Cunningness".

Deceptiveness

Deceptiveness noun - The inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery.
Usage example: numerous complaints about the deceptiveness of the ad campaign

Cunningness and deceptiveness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cunningness" instead a noun "Deceptiveness".
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Deceptiveness and Cunningness. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cunningness/deceptiveness
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