Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scheming
Adjective
/ˈskiː.mɪŋ/
Definition
The act of making secret plans, often with the intent of achieving a goal or manipulating others.
Examples
- His scheming nature made it hard to trust him.
- She was always involved in scheming to get ahead in her career.
- The movie portrayed a scheming villain who would stop at nothing to gain power.
Meaning
Scheming refers to the process of devising plans, usually in a way that is cunning or deceitful.
Synonyms
- Plotting
- Devious
- Cunning
- Conniving
