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Scheming: meaning, definitions and examples

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scheming

 

[ ˈskiːmɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

deceptive

Engaging in a secret or underhanded plot; typically for a selfish or harmful purpose. Often involves cunning or deceit.

Synonyms

conniving, planning, plotting

Examples of usage

  • She was scheming to take over the company by spreading false rumors about her colleagues.
  • The villain was always scheming to outsmart the hero and achieve his evil goals.
Context #2 | Noun

negative

A clever and often dishonest plan to achieve a goal, especially one that involves tricking people.

Synonyms

conniving, deceitful, manipulative

Examples of usage

  • The politician's scheming eventually led to his downfall when the truth was revealed.
  • The movie's plot twist revealed the antagonist's elaborate scheming to frame the protagonist.

Translations

Translations of the word "scheming" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maquinando

🇮🇳 षड्यंत्रकारी

🇩🇪 verschwörerisch

🇮🇩 bersekongkol

🇺🇦 змовницький

🇵🇱 knujący

🇯🇵 陰謀を企てる

🇫🇷 comploteur

🇪🇸 conspirador

🇹🇷 entrikacı

🇰🇷 음모를 꾸미는

🇸🇦 مؤامرة

🇨🇿 intrikující

🇸🇰 spriadajúci intrigy

🇨🇳 策划

🇸🇮 internet

🇮🇸 ráðabruggandi

🇰🇿 қастық құру

🇬🇪 შეთქმულება

🇦🇿 məkrli

🇲🇽 conspirador

Etymology

The word 'scheming' originated from the Old French word 'escheme', meaning 'plan'. It evolved over time to encompass the notion of making secret or underhanded plans, often with a negative connotation. The concept of scheming has been prevalent throughout history in various forms, from political intrigue to fictional villains' plots.

See also: schemer, schemers, schemes.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,959, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.