crafty
adjective
skillful in underhand or evil schemes; cunning; deceitful; sly.
craftiness
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a word derived from
crafty.
Example Sentences
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The Greek former world number three broke early in the second set but lost her advantage as Muchova utilised her all-court craftiness to get back into contention.
From Barron's ● Feb. 13, 2026
I mean, Roger Ailes, with his ingenuity and his craftiness and with his passion and with his political background especially, Fox took off like a rocket.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2024
For all its grit, there’s a craftiness to Jelly Roll’s music that reflects his years of experience in rap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2023
What Bobo says he can do is get open by any way possible, using his size — he’s listed at 6 feet 4, 207 pounds — and craftiness to make up a lack of speed.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 12, 2023
Unlike the girl in the novel, she hadn’t made it herself, knew little about quilting or sewing or craftiness.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
