wiliness

/ˈwaɪlinəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being clever and tricky, especially in order to get what you want.
    • The villain's wiliness made him a dangerous opponent in the story.
    • The fox's wiliness helped it escape from the hunters.
    • She used her wiliness to negotiate a better deal for her company.
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