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knavishness

/ˈnævɪʃnɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does knavishness mean?

noun

The quality of being cunning or deceitful; a tendency to play tricks or deceive others.

Example

"The knavishness of the con artist was evident in his smooth-talking demeanor."

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