conniving — willing to use dishonest or underhanded methods to achieve one's goals; scheming
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: willing to use dishonest or underhanded methods to achieve one's goals; scheming
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 목적 달성을 위해 부정직하고 교활한 방법을 쓰는; 음모를 꾸미는
Korean pronunciation: 커**나이**빙
Example Sentences
- My conniving roommate ate my ice cream and blamed it on the cat.
- She gave me that conniving look before 'accidentally' spilling coffee on my laptop.
- The conniving CEO manipulated the board members to approve his outrageous salary increase.
conniving
ADJECTIVE//kəˈnaɪvɪŋ//
willing to use dishonest or underhanded methods to achieve one's goals; scheming

a sly executive leans across the table whispering secretively into another person's ear while pointing at documents. The listener nods with a cunning smile as they exchange knowing glances. On the table between them lie contracts and papers that they're clearly manipulating for personal gain. In the background, other honest colleagues work at their desks completely unaware of the scheming happening behind them. The shadows cast across the conspirators' faces emphasize their secretive behavior. people willing to use dishonest and underhanded methods to achieve their goals
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Origin
From Latin 'connivere' meaning 'to close the eyes, wink at, or overlook.' The word evolved from the idea of deliberately ignoring wrongdoing to actively scheming or plotting.
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“My conniving roommate ate my ice cream and blamed it on the cat.”
“She gave me that conniving look before 'accidentally' spilling coffee on my laptop.”
“The conniving CEO manipulated the board members to approve his outrageous salary increase.”
“With a conniving whisper, she convinced everyone that the meeting was cancelled.”
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