guileful

adjective

Definition of guilefulnext
1
as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means tried to fix the game with a guileful plot to sabotage the other team's bats, but the umpire caught them

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2
as in deceptive
given to or marked by cheating and deception received a guileful answer when I asked the dealer if the used car had ever been in a collision

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guileful
  1. cunning
  2. deceptive
  3. cute
  4. fraudulent
  5. subtle
  6. shady
  7. crooked
  8. dishonest
Adjective
  • Streaming on Netflix netflix Agatha All Along Headed up by WandaVision showrunner Jac Schaeffer, Agatha All Along revisits the nosey neighbor and titular cunning witch (played deliciously by Kathryn Hahn) as she’s knocked out of her trance and seeks to regain her powers.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2024
  • Besides being cunning and highly opinionated, Paddy is also rather physically imposing.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of cunning
Adjective
  • But deceptive narrative and form are not what wreaked havoc on Catherine’s life.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • See Arizona election results | Live coverage on Election Day Labor activists, on the other hand, have called the measure a deceptive sham.
    Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of deceptive
Adjective
  • The smallest monkey in the world, these cute critters weigh in at just over 4 ounces.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The Boots and Barkley Wave Scratcher ($15) from Target is not as cute, but my cats love it.
    Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of cute
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  • Noon in the 1800 block of South Bascom Avenue: Someone stole the victim’s credit cards and cell phone and later made several fraudulent charges.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Cash App is expected to pay out up to $15 million in a settlement over two data security incidents and company practices around unauthorized account access and fraudulent transactions.
    Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of fraudulent
Adjective
  • But even without winning an Editors' Choice award, the 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro commands attention with some subtle new features.
    Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The puzzle challenges players to group words based on subtle links, combining logic with language skills.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of subtle
Adjective
  • To avoid having to go upstairs to a guest room for nap time, the shady privacy of a cabana offers a perfect space for young children (or tired parents) to nap.
    Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Yang shared on his Instagram Stories in response to fans who saw it as a shady portrayal.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of shady
Adjective
  • Undeterred, many simply turn around and renew their northbound journeys, dodging criminals, crooked cops and Mexican immigration agents.
    Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The crooked cop doesn’t seem worried about his current situation.
    Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of crooked
Adjective
  • Because there are five meaningful ways that honest messaging beats dishonest marketing.
    Drew Gerber, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Whereas John Kerry at his convention had struggled to create meaning—no matter how stupid, dishonest, or clichéd—George Bush seemed to be plotting its demise.
    Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
Definition of dishonest
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