cunning meaning in Sanskrit
धूर्त dhūrta
/ˈkʌnɪŋ/
cunning in Sanskrit: धूर्त (dhūrta). In English, cunning means sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
Sanskrit words for cunning
- sly
- धूर्त dhūrta
English meaning of cunning
- adjective Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
- adjective Skillful, artful.
- adjective Wrought with, or exhibiting, skill or ingenuity; ingenious.
- adjective Cute, appealing.
cunning in a sentence
- the cunning of the fox or hare
Synonyms of cunning
cunning in other languages
Questions about cunning in Sanskrit
- What is the meaning of cunning in Sanskrit?
- Cunning in Sanskrit is धूर्त (dhūrta).
- cunning इत्यस्य संस्कृते कः अर्थः?
- Cunning: धूर्त (dhūrta).
- What does cunning mean in English?
- Cunning means sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
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