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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
cunning means: Clever at getting what you want, often by tricking other people.
adjective
CLEVERLY DECEPTIVEB2
Clever at getting what you want, often by tricking other people.
- He had a cunning plan.
- The cunning thief escaped through a window.
- She was too cunning to reveal her real intentions.
noun
CLEVER TRICKERYC1
Skill at getting what you want through clever tricks.
- She escaped by using cunning.
- His plan showed considerable cunning.
- They relied on cunning rather than strength to win.
ANIMAL INSTINCTC2
An animal's natural ability to avoid danger or find what it needs.
- The fox survived through cunning.
- The hare's cunning helped it escape the dogs.
- Hunters admired the old wolf's natural cunning.
Questions about cunning
What does cunning mean?
Clever at getting what you want, often by tricking other people.
What is cunning in other languages?
Türkçe: kurnaz · Español: astuto · Français: rusé · Deutsch: listig · Italiano: astuto · 日本語: ずる賢い
How do you pronounce cunning?
It is pronounced /ˈkʌnɪŋ/.
How do you use cunning in a sentence?
He had a cunning plan. The cunning thief escaped through a window.
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