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cleverness
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/iʃpɨɾˈtezɐ/es·per·te·za
Definitions
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The quality of being clever; practical intelligence, astuteness, shrewdness. Can have a positive connotation of skill or a negative one of slyness.
Usage examples
“He solved the problem with great cleverness.”
“His cleverness in circumventing the rules ended up harming him.”
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native clevernessshow clevernessdemonstrate cleverness
1
The quality of being clever; practical intelligence, mental agility, astuteness.
Usage examples
“His cleverness allowed him to solve the problem quickly.”
“More than strength, you need cleverness to win.”
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native clevernessquick cleverness
2
A clever act or remark, often with a connotation of malice or deceit.
Usage examples
“That trick to avoid paying taxes could cause problems.”
“I don't like your tricks, be honest.”
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pull a trickdirty trick