CEFR C2

foxiness

noun

Meaning

Cunning, craftiness, or the quality of being sly and quick-witted in a way that is often deceptive.

Examples

  • Her foxiness allowed her to navigate the complex office politics without ever making a direct enemy.
  • The foxiness of the strategy caught the rival company completely off guard.

Synonyms: slyness, cunning, wile, guile