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Definition of craftiness

craftiness

/ˈkræf.ti.nəs/
craf · ti · ness
Adverb:craftily
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Adjective:crafty
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1

The quality of being clever at achieving one's aims by indirect, subtle, or deceitful methods; shrewd cunning.

Example

"The detective admired the sheer craftiness of the thief's elaborate escape plan, even while working to foil it."

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• Rhymes for craftiness

• Nearby Words

craft
crafter
craftily
craftiness
crafting
craftsman
craftsmanlike

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'crafty' and the suffix '-ness', ultimately tracing back to the Old English 'cræft', which originally denoted physical strength or skill before shifting toward cleverness and deceit.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Craftiness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/craftiness
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