noun
- plural of craftiness; the quality of being clever, skillful, or cunning, especially in a deceptive way
Usage: countable plural form; often implies cunning or deceit
Examples
- The politician's various craftinesses were eventually exposed by the media.
- She admired the craftinesses displayed by the chess master in his strategic moves.
- The con artist's craftinesses allowed him to deceive investors for years.
- Different craftinesses were employed by each competitor to gain an advantage.
- The detective recognized the craftinesses in the suspect's alibi.
- Ancient fables often celebrated the craftinesses of clever animals outwitting stronger ones.