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Meaning of ”cunning” ?

What is the meaning of this adjective? smiley thanks


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Lordefe profile picture LordefeNovember 2020
someone who is decietful
  • AussieInBg profile picture AussieInBgNovember 2020
    It’s possible to be deceitful without being cunning. For example, you lie and the lie you tell is easily caught.
AussieInBg profile picture AussieInBgNovember 2020
Having or demonstrating significant and unusual skills in order to achieve goals, usually of a personal nature. These skills largely involve deception or deceit.

Has almost always a very negative meaning, except when you are admiring of the deceit/deception used.