foxiness

noun

Definition of foxinessnext
1
as in cunning
skill in achieving one's ends through indirect, subtle, or underhanded means it did not take an incredible amount of foxiness on his part to get you to spill the beans

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2
as in deceptiveness
the inclination or practice of misleading others through lies or trickery an imposter of such formidable foxiness that a movie was made of his entertaining escapades

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3
as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters lacks the foxiness needed to make it in dog-eat-dog world of show business

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for foxiness
  1. cunning
  2. intelligence
  3. subtlety
  4. deception
  5. wit
  6. deceit
  7. wisdom
  8. fraud
Noun
  • David slayed the giant with a slingshot; Esther by her cunning saved her people.
    Gwen Faulkenberry, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Over time, guile took on the connotation of deceitful cunning in English, emerging in Middle English around the 12th century.
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of cunning
Noun
  • This now extends to the American national security and intelligence sectors, where that loss of trust is problematic for a country with enduring global responsibilities and interests.
    Bernard Hudson, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Pieter Arntz, malware intelligence researcher at Malwarebytes is advising users to upgrade their software now.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • Since an excess of subtlety might have led to the general underappreciation of something like Reservation Dogs, sometimes a little guiding hand-holding isn’t a bad thing.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Her low-intervention winemaking practices reflect this belief, with a focus on subtlety and nuance that draw the consumer into the layers of the wine.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of subtlety
Noun
  • If the princess world is all sort of deception, this is no artifice at all.
    Simon Thompson, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • So, in the spirit of humoring that little Gremlin, here’s a rundown of some of Pattinson’s most memorable deceptions and dubious claims.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of deception
Noun
  • Their remarkable wit, talent, and dynamic presence perfectly complement what promises to be an extraordinary series of evenings celebrating our community.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of wit
Noun
  • Its story is already dark and moody with themes of death, grief, deceit, revenge and bug-eating.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The executive further lauded Rodrigo for fighting for the aforementioned rights, and acknowledging and showing empathy for issues — love, break-ups, learning how to drive, deceit — with which some young people struggle.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of deceit
Noun
  • Compassion practice opens the door to our heart and our wisdom in a way that invites us to offer an act of kindness t ourselves.
    Janice Marturano, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The maturity of the record speaks to the growth that comes with age and wisdom — both are in their 50s — and the nagging discourse that hip-hop is a young person’s sport.
    Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of wisdom
Noun
  • In the banking sector, AI presents opportunities in fraud management, improved customer service, and enhanced operational efficiency.
    Frank Sorrentino, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Softbank also blew a billion dollars on Wirecard, the German payments company at the center of an international fraud investigation, shortly before the firm unraveled.
    David Goldman, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of fraud
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