noun
- plural of wiliness; instances or qualities of being wily, cunning, or crafty
Examples
- The detective admired the various wilinesses displayed by the master thief.
- Her different wilinesses in negotiation made her a formidable businesswoman.
- The fox’s wilinesses were legendary among the farmers.
- Politicians often employ multiple wilinesses to achieve their goals.
- The chess master’s wilinesses kept his opponents guessing.
- Ancient tales speak of the wilinesses of trickster gods.