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Craftiness

usgb/ˈkræftinəs/Volume
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Deceptive IntentPlay
Craftiness often implies a deceitful motive, suggesting clever but dishonest behavior to achieve a goal. SlideThe con artist's craftiness was clear in how he tricked the tourists.
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Craftiness can refer to complex plans conceived quietly and executed with subtlety. SlideThe spy used craftiness to gather information without being detected.
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Negative ConnotationPlay
In some contexts, craftiness may have negative connotations and be associated with sneaky or unfair tactics. SlideThe politician's craftiness during the debate won some points but lost trust.