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wiliness Synonyms

Another word for wiliness

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• noun (Context 1)

The quality of being skilled at gaining an advantage, especially through deceit, shrewdness, or clever stratagems.

Usage Example

"The veteran negotiator was known for his political cunning, often outmaneuvering younger opponents at the bargaining table."

Strongest
cunning
craftiness
guile
slyness
Strong
artfulness
shrewdness
deviousness
foxiness
astuteness
calculativeness

Opposites of wiliness

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

naivety
guilelessness
artlessness
ingenuousness
gullibility
candor
sincerity
frankness
See all opposites of wiliness

• Nearby Words

wildwood
wile
wilhelm
wiliness
will
willet
willful

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