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crafty Synonyms

Another word for crafty

Choosing another word for crafty depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
cunning
wily
sly
guileful
artful
devious
Strong
scheming
shrewd
calculating
foxy

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
artsy
handy
creative
artistic
dexterous

Opposites of crafty

The opposite of crafty shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

guileless
naive
artless
ingenuous
straightforward
honest
forthright
inartistic
See all opposites of crafty

• Nearby Words

craftswoman
craftwork
craftworker
crafty
crag
craggy
craic

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