Definition
calculating
adjective
- carefully planning actions to achieve a particular result, especially in a selfish or manipulative way
Examples
- She gave him a calculating look before agreeing to the deal.
- His calculating nature made it hard for others to trust him.
- The calculating politician carefully planned each public appearance.
- Her calculating smile suggested she had an ulterior motive.
- He was too calculating to make decisions based on emotion alone.
- The calculating businessman always considered profit before people.