Scheming (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Acting with a specific goal; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The politician's scheming nature made him unpopular among his colleagues, who distrusted his constant maneuvering.
- Her husband's scheming ways had bankrupted the family business, leaving them on the verge of financial ruin.
- The company's scheming CEO was notorious for his ruthless tactics in eliminating competition and crushing dissent.
- The scheming real estate agent had a reputation for swindling vulnerable clients out of their life savings.
- The novel's protagonist was a master of scheming, always staying one step ahead of his enemies as he navigated the treacherous underworld.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest; "a selfish and designing nation obsessed with the dark schemes of European intrigue"- W.Churchill; "a scheming wife"; "a scheming gold digger".
Classification
All adjective clusters.