Meaning & Definition of word "Scheming"

Scheming

/ˈskiːmɪŋ/

1. The act of making secret or devious plans; plotting.
- Example: His scheming was evident when he tried to undermine his colleagues for a promotion.
2. A systematic plan or plot, often with ulterior motives.
- Example: The scheming of the group was finally exposed, revealing their true intentions.

1. Involving a plan or stratagem, often with an intent to deceive or manipulate.
- Example: Her scheming nature led her to devise a plan to take over the company.
2. Characterized by clever and often dishonest plotting.
- Example: The scheming villain craftily plotted his revenge against his rivals.

Derived from the word 'scheme', which comes from the Greek 'schēma', meaning 'form' or 'plan'.

scheming mind:

An intelligent but devious way of thinking.

behind the scenes scheming:

Secret plotting that occurs out of public view.

scheming to get ahead:

Planning in a manipulative way to advance one's own interests.

plotting:

The act of making secret plans to accomplish something.

conniving:

Cooperating secretly to achieve something, usually dishonest.

Meaning: To plot or scheme in a sneaky way.

Example Sentence: He's always scheming, trying to get the upper hand.

Meaning: Acting in a cunning manner to manipulate situations.

Example Sentence: Don't trust him; he's just scheming his way to the top.