prohnanost
Prohnanost is a Czech noun that denotes the quality of being cunning, craftily deceptive, or sly. It refers to the ability to steer events or people through well-planned, often subtle strategies rather than blunt action. The term carries a morally evaluative nuance, typically signaling disapproval or concern when applied to people or practices.
Etymology and usage range: Prohnanost is formed from the adjective prohnaný, meaning sly or insidious, with
Contexts and connotations: In daily speech, prohnanost may refer to political maneuvering, corporate strategy, or social
Relation to related terms: Prohnanost overlaps with words like záludnost (trickiness) and lstivost (cunning), but it
Translations: Common English equivalents include craftiness, slyness, cunning, and deviousness. The precise shade of meaning depends
See also: Czech vocabulary on deception, political rhetoric, and literary descriptions of character.