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scheming

sche·ming

US/ˈskimɪŋ/ uncommon

adjective

1.

used of persons

  • “the most calculating and selfish men in the community”
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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”
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Origin

From scheme + -ing.

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