Cunningness and Forthrightness
Opposite meaning words
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
Forthrightness is an antonym for cunningness.
Forthrightness
Forthrightness noun - The free expression of one's true feelings and opinions.
Cunningness is an antonym for forthrightness.
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