Scheming

/ˈskiːmɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of making secret or devious plans; plotting.

His scheming was evident when he tried to undermine his colleagues for a promotion.

A systematic plan or plot, often with ulterior motives.

The scheming of the group was finally exposed, revealing their true intentions.

adjective

Involving a plan or stratagem, often with an intent to deceive or manipulate.

Her scheming nature led her to devise a plan to take over the company.

Characterized by clever and often dishonest plotting.

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.

To plot or scheme in a sneaky way.

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

Acting in a cunning manner to manipulate situations.

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