scheming Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
    scheme; intrigue; connive.
  2. verb devise a system or form a scheme for
    scheme.
  3. adjective satellite used of persons
    conniving; calculative; shrewd; calculating.
    • the most calculating and selfish men in the community
  4. adjective satellite concealing crafty designs for advancing your own interest
    designing.
    • a selfish and designing nation obsessed with the dark schemes of European intrigue"- W.Churchill
    • a scheming wife
    • a scheming gold digger

WordNet

Schem"ing adjective
Definitions
  1. Given to forming schemes; artful; intriguing. -- Schem"ing*ly, adv.

Webster 1913