cunning
nounfeminineliterário/ɐɾdiˈlezɐ/rare
ar·di·le·za
Definition
The quality of being cunning; craftiness, guile.
The negotiator's cunning allowed him to secure a favorable deal.
He was wary of the cunning with which the proposals were presented.
Common collocations
political cunningcunning in dealing
Etymology
Derivado de 'ardil' com o sufixo '-eza', indicando qualidade.