adjective
- given to making secret or underhanded plans; crafty and manipulative
Examples
- The scheming politician made backroom deals to secure votes.
- She discovered her scheming business partner had been embezzling funds.
- His scheming nature made it difficult for others to trust him.
- The scheming villain plotted to overthrow the kingdom.
- Everyone knew she was scheming to get the promotion.
- The scheming stepmother tried to turn the children against their father.
- His scheming ways eventually caught up with him when his lies were exposed.