
Crafty
Negative Connotation
Implies dishonesty or manipulation, often with a negative judgment from others.

He's too crafty; don't trust his flattering words.
Often Subtle
The trickiness implied is usually not obvious at first and may require careful observation.

With a crafty move, she silently signaled her partner to leave the room.
Hidden Agenda
Usually suggests having an ulterior motive or secret plan.

The crafty politician managed to avoid answering the question directly.
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