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Meaning of sneakiness
The primary meaning of "sneakiness" refers to the quality of being sneaky or deceitful.
Etymology of sneakiness
The word "sneakiness" originates from the Old English word "snīcan," which means to creep or crawl, and the suffix "-ness," which forms a noun indicating a quality or state.
Historically, the term has been used to describe covert or secretive behavior, often with negative connotations.
Synonyms
sneakiness
stealth
sneakiness
cunning
craftiness
guile
deceit
duplicity
treachery
dishonesty
untrustworthiness
furtiveness
secrecy
clandestineness
surreptitiousness
covertness
stealthiness
sneak
snide
underhanded
unscrupulous
cunningness
artfulness
wiliness
foxiness
trickiness
crookedness
dishonestness
falseness
treacherousness
perfidiousness
double-dealing
Definitions
- The quality of being sneaky or deceitful, characterized by a stealthy or secretive approach to achieve one's goals.
- * A behavior or attitude that is dishonest, untrustworthy, or underhanded.
Usage Examples
- The detective was suspicious of the suspect's sneakiness and decided to investigate further.
- * The company's sneakiness in hiding the side effects of their product led to a major scandal.
Antonyms
honesty
integrity
sincerity
trustworthiness
straightforwardness
openness
transparency
candor
frankness
forthrightness
directness
bluntness
truthfulness
reliability
dependability
loyalty
faithfulness
goodness
innocence
purity
simplicity
artlessness
naivety
guilelessness