caginess

noun

variants also cageyness
Definition of caginessnext
1
as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters most consumers should possess sufficient caginess to see through that scam

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2
as in cunning
skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means the lawyer's celebrated caginess makes her the first choice of the hopelessly guilty

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  1. intelligence
  2. cunning
  3. insight
  4. calculation
Noun
  • Russia, in particular, has been pushing false conspiracies that election officials are coordinating fraud, intelligence officials said.
    Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In the final weeks, U.S. intelligence officials have attributed to Russia multiple fake videos alleging election fraud in presidential swing states.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • The movie’s costume designer Tom Broecker says the change highlights the lethal cunning that lurks below the character’s beauty.
    Alexandra Willingham, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Successful criminals need to have discipline, a plan, patience, and cunning.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2024
Definition of cunning
Noun
  • Taking charge and initiating a dialogue that offers insight on which to base decisions will save you time and money.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is 30% off, delivering advanced health tracking, AI wellness insights, and sleep monitoring in a sleek Wear OS design.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of insight
Noun
  • The filing also noted a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting, specifically related to the fair value calculations of certain financial instruments.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Others offer the ability to perform longer calculations.
    Yuval Boger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of calculation
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