unwily

/ʌnˈwaɪli/

Definitions

1. adjective

skilfully or cleverly cunning, or having a clever and resourceful nature

“The unwily fox outsmarted the hunters and escaped into the forest.”

2. noun

a person who is skilled or clever at getting what they want

“The politician was known as an unwily operator, who could manipulate the system to her advantage.”

Synonyms

  • clever
  • crafty
  • cunning

Antonyms

  • foolish
  • naive