low cunning
noun
chiefly British
: clever but morally bad and dishonest methods
He succeeded through a combination of charm and low cunning.
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Through drive, intelligence, determination and a variety of low cunning, Franklin is established as the major printer in Philadelphia.
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Adam Smyth, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
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Adam Smyth, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024
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“Low cunning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20cunning. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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