English to Maltese Meaning of cunning - cunning

Cunning :
cunning

destrezza, intelliġenza, qerq

sottili, politku, sengħa, effiċjenti, espert, profiċjenti, qarrieqa, mgħawweġ, esperjenza

cunningcunningercunningestcunningly
← Cuneiform
cunt →
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Share More
Definitions of cunning in English
Noun(1) shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception(2) crafty artfulness (especially in deception
Adjective(1) attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness(2) marked by skill in deception(3) showing inventiveness and skill
Examples of cunning in English
(1) There was no doubt that they would be able to intercept the fugitives, but it would take skill and cunning and not a little luck to close the jaws and trap the prey between them.(2) Observations suggest they try a cunning psychological ploy to prevent their partner fleeing the nest.(3) I listened intently, for he was right, his plans were very cunning .(4) But the longer the half wore on the sense a tad more craft, guile or cunning was needed to break through the formidable and sizeable Shrewsbury defence grew and grew.(5) In fact, Houdini relied on great skill, low cunning , and keeping tiny metal picklocks concealed about his person.(6) Here he personifies folk cunning , good humour and common sense.(7) The directness of the message, which is somewhat bluntly conveyed, is a somewhat disappointing end to an extraordinary novel that is full of subtlety and cunning .(8) Rommel was supposed to have gained victory over the British through his superior military skills and cunning .(9) The latter confronts Wilde with the logic and cunning of his profession.(10) He is a very ingenious and cunning writer and it's fun to see him skewer the targets he aims for with acerbic wit and intelligence.(11) He raised Ôö¼├║10 million in less than a month, thanks to a particularly cunning manoeuvre: he invented a deadline.(12) Thus far, she had failed to show him either skill or cunning .(13) This was their big chance, so why not employ a bit of cunning to achieve it?(14) First, it has to be said that the game scenario is a very cunning one, cleverly designed to lead the unsuspecting player astray.(15) They are very cunning and very devious.(16) They had to endear themselves both to the other people in the house and to the nation at large, and so we became voyeurs into their most cunning manipulations and most private moments.
Related Phrases of cunning
(1) cun ::
CUN
(2) cunning devil ::
devil cunning
Synonyms
Adjective
1. crafty ::
crafty
2. clever ::
għaqlija
3. foxy ::
foxy
4. cute ::
ħelu
Noun
5. guile ::
guile
Antonyms
1. artless ::
artless
2. ingenuous ::
ingenuous
3. innocent ::
innoċenti
Different Forms
cunning, cunninger, cunningest, cunningly
Word Example from TV Shows
Small in stature, not swift, not cunning.

Small in stature, not swift, not CUNNING.

Breaking Bad Season 2, Episode 7

He's even more cunning than we thought.

He's even more CUNNING than we thought.

The Big Bang Theory Season 4, Episode 19

full of envy, lust, and low cunning.

full of envy, lust, and low CUNNING.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 1

English to Maltese Dictionary: cunning

Meaning and definitions of cunning, translation in Maltese language for cunning with similar and opposite words. Also find spoken pronunciation of cunning in Maltese and in English language.

Tags for the entry 'cunning'

What cunning means in Maltese, cunning meaning in Maltese, cunning definition, examples and pronunciation of cunning in Maltese language.

Learn Prepositions by Photos
Commonly confused words
form of verbs
Learn 300+ TOEFL words
Fill in the blanks
Topic Wise Words
Learn 3000+ common words
Words Everyday
Most Searched Words
GRE words
Android App
iPhone App
Chrome Extension

Blog List
iconEnglish to Maltese Translation - List Of Best Apps and Sites

Topic Wise Words

● Culture
The film is poetic in tone and features a number of image and sound montage sequencesBut as fate would have it Darcy was called home early and the two old antagonists once more confronted each otherConcluding his speech he led the crowd in a chant of Crack down on corporate crimeHis eyes darted nervously back and forth between the protesters and the tenselooking Marines inside the cordon of concertina wireWhen we asked our students to write rhyming couplets they were unable to grasp the concept

Learn 3000+ Common Words
It was a move designed to impress every eye watchingIn just 30 seconds a commercial can create an indelible impression in the minds of consumersIt is far more impressive when others discover your good qualities without your helpshe began to improve in spirit

Learn Common GRE Words
They dive from above to grab their prey out of the air with their strong talons Smooth the surface by tamping it with your putter or footFirst the writer needs to get his facts straight before he goes off on a tangent like thatFor faith is belief in the absence of tangible evidence or proofThe Jim Muldowney trained Aparelho was the warm 64 favourite for this event but after a tardy enough start was always playing catchup

Learn Words Everyday
iconSeason #24 Episode @1 iconSeason #23 Episode @50 iconSeason #23 Episode @49 iconSeason #23 Episode @48 iconSeason #23 Episode @47
Your Favorite Words
Currently you do not have any favorite word. To make a word favorite you have to click on the heart button.
Your Search History
You have no word in search history!
© 2018-2023 | MALTESE.ENGLISH-DICTIONARY.HELP | All Rights Reserved by MALTESE.ENGLISH-DICTIONARY.HELP About Us |  Privacy |  Disclaimer |  Contact