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crafty Antonyms

Opposite of crafty

Because the opposite of crafty shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Clever at achieving one's aims by indirect, scheming, or deceitful methods.

Usage Example

"The guileless negotiator managed to secure a favorable contract without revealing his company's financial weaknesses."

Strongest
guileless
naive
ingenuous
artless
Strong
straightforward
honest
forthright
candid
sincere
gullible

• adjective (Context 2)

Involving, skilled in, or relating to decorative arts and handmade crafts (informal).

Usage Example

"She is very inartistic and makes all of her family's holiday greeting cards and decorations by hand."

Strong
inartistic
uncreative

Similar words to crafty

Words similar to crafty shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

cunning
wily
sly
guileful
artful
devious
scheming
shrewd
See all synonyms of crafty

• Nearby Words

craftsperson
craftswoman
craftworker
crafty
craggy
craic
cram

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Crafty. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/crafty
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