schemer — a person who forms plans, especially secret or devious ones
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who forms plans, especially secret or devious ones
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈskiːmər/
Example Sentences
- The office schemer tried to take credit for everyone else's work.
- My little brother is such a schemer - he convinced mom that vegetables are actually candy in disguise.
- The villain in the movie was a brilliant schemer who planned everything years in advance.
schemer
NOUN[/ˈskiːmər/]
a person who forms plans, especially secret or devious ones
Person plotting secret devious plans
The schemer plots by the steamer while the dreamer dreams.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Ancient Greek 'schema' (form, plan, arrangement), which entered English through the noun 'scheme'. Over time, the agent suffix '-er' was added to create 'schemer', meaning a person who makes plans or engages in scheming.
Breakdown
scheme (to plan, from Greek schema) + -er (agent suffix denoting a person who performs an action). The base 'scheme' itself comes from Ancient Greek 'schema' meaning form or arrangement.
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📝Examples
“The office schemer tried to take credit for everyone else's work.”
“My little brother is such a schemer - he convinced mom that vegetables are actually candy in disguise.”
“The villain in the movie was a brilliant schemer who planned everything years in advance.”
“She's not evil, just a harmless schemer who loves organizing surprise parties.”
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