кова́рен — meaning in English
kovaren
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English meaning
- cunning adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
- guileful adj Full of guile; treacherously deceptive.
- insidious adjective Causing harm slowly and quietly, so the danger isn't obvious until real damage is done.
- perfidious adj Of, pertaining to, or representing perfidy; disloyal to what should command one's fidelity or allegiance.
- sly adjective Cleverly deceptive or secretive, often in a mischievous way.
- treacherous adj Willing to betray trust; disloyal and deceitful.
- underhand adjective Dishonest or sneaky, done secretly.
Senses
кова́рен is used for these senses in English:
- cunning Sly; crafty; clever in surreptitious behaviour.
- guileful Full of guile; treacherously deceptive.
- insidious Causing harm in a stealthy, often gradual, manner.
- insidious Intending to entrap; alluring but harmful.
- perfidious Of, pertaining to, or representing perfidy; disloyal to what should command one's fidelity or allegiance. [from late 16th c.]
- sly Artfully cunning; secretly mischievous; wily.
- treacherous Exhibiting treachery.
- underhand (by extension) Dishonest and sneaky; done in a secret or sly manner.
cunning — full definition
- adjective Clever in a sly or deceptive way, skilled at getting what you want through trickery.
- noun Skill in deceiving or manipulating others; craftiness.