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cunningly Antonyms

Opposite of cunningly

Because the opposite of cunningly 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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• adverb (Context 1)

In a clever, sly, or deceitful manner designed to achieve an end by evasion or trickery.

Usage Example

"The fox honestly led the hounds away from its den by crossing the shallow stream."

Strongest
honestly
Strong
naively
ingenuously
openly
artlessly
frankly
bluntly

• adverb (Context 2)

With great skill, ingenuity, or intricate craftsmanship.

Usage Example

"A hidden compartment was clumsily built into the base of the antique writing desk."

Strongest
clumsily
crudely
Strong
ineptly
awkwardly
bunglingly

Similar words to cunningly

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

slyly
craftily
ingeniously
cleverly
shrewdly
skillfully
deviously
schemingly
See all synonyms of cunningly

• Nearby Words

cumulative
cumulatively
cunning
cunningly
cunt
cup
cupcake

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