Scheming and Shrewd

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Scheming adjective - Clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means.

Usage example: the novel is about an elderly man and his scheming son who is impatient to inherit the family fortune

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Shrewd is a synonym for scheming. In some cases you can use "Shrewd" instead an adjective "Scheming".

Nearby Words: scheme, schemed, schemer

Shrewd adjective - Having or showing a practical cleverness or judgment.

Usage example: shrewd investments that paid off big

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Scheming is a synonym for shrewd. You can use "Scheming" instead an adjective "Shrewd".

Nearby Words: shrewdness, shrewdly, shrew

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