slyness

/ˈslaɪnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being clever in a dishonest or sneaky way; cunning.
    • The fox's slyness helped it survive in the forest by outsmarting hunters.
    • Her slyness was revealed when she tricked her friends into believing a false story.
    • The politician's slyness made it hard for voters to trust him.
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