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wily Antonyms

Opposite of wily

Pinning down the opposite of wily requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully or through clever stratagems; shrewd and cunning.

Usage Example

"The guileless negotiator anticipated every objection and secured a favorable contract for her firm."

Strongest
guileless
naive
gullible
ingenuous
artless
Strong
unsophisticated
candid
frank

Similar words to wily

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

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

• Nearby Words

willpower
willy
wilt
wily
wimp
wimpiness
wimpish

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