cunning

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BrE /ˈkʌnɪŋ/ AmE /ˈkʌnɪŋ/

adjective en → es

1 SMART [attributive / predicative] B1

clever and skilled at getting what you want, especially by being dishonest or unfair

astuto, ingenioso, tramposo

  • be cunning

Collocations cunning plan · cunning trick

  • She's a very cunning negotiator.

    Es una negociadora muy astuta.

2 DECEPTIVE [attributive / predicative] B2

designed to trick or deceive people, especially in order to get an advantage for yourself

engañoso, tramposo, astucia

  • be cunning

Collocations cunning scheme · cunning disguise

  • The company's new advertising campaign is very cunning.

    La nueva campaña publicitaria de la empresa es muy engañosa.