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Definition cunning in American English

cunning noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˈkʌnɪŋ/
1

the use of clever methods to get what you want, especially methods that involve tricking or cheating people

Example

She displayed remarkable cunning in persuading us all of her innocence.

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Definition cunning in American English