Definition

The quality of being deceitful or cunning, often in a way that is clever but not honest.

Example

His guilefulness made it difficult for others to trust him.

Conversation

Did you see how he tricked everyone at the game last night?

Yeah, his guilefulness really surprised me!

It's crazy how some people can be so clever and deceptive.

I know, it makes you wonder what else they might be hiding.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Guilefulness is formed from "guile" (from Old French *guile*, meaning deceit or trickery) and "-fulness" (meaning the state of being full of). The word describes the state of being full of deceit or trickery.

Memory Tip

Think of 'guile' meaning deceit, and '-fulness' indicating a state of being. This helps you remember that guilefulness refers to being full of deceit.

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