Definitions of craftiness
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shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
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type of:
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astuteness, perspicaciousness, perspicacity, shrewdness
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
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astuteness, perspicaciousness, perspicacity, shrewdness
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the quality of being crafty
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synonyms:
deceitfulness, guile
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type of:
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disingenuousness
the quality of being disingenuous and lacking candor
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disingenuousness
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