HyperDic: artfulness

English > 1 sense of the word artfulness:
NOUNattributeartfulnessthe quality of being adroit in taking unfair advantage
English > artfulness: 1 sense > noun 1, attribute
MeaningThe quality of being adroit in taking unfair advantage.
Narrowercunningcrafty artfulness (especially in deception)
BroaderdisingenuousnessThe quality of being disingenuous and lacking candor
Oppositeartlessnessingenuousness by virtue of being free from artful deceit
Spanishamaño, artería, astucia
Catalanarteria, astúcia, estratagema
Adjectivesartfulmarked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft
artfulnot straightforward or candid / candid

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