Canniness

/ˈkæn.i.nəs/ noun

Definition

The quality of being canny; shrewd judgment, carefulness, or clever caution.

Etymology

From canny plus the noun-forming suffix -ness. Abstract noun meaning the state or quality of being canny.

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Canniness is exactly what you need when bargaining at a flea market or trying not to fall for a scam—it's that sixth sense for spotting when something isn't quite right.

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