adj
calculating
adj
1
Coldly scheming and focused on personal advantage.
"He had a reputation as a calculating businessman who never made a move without an angle."
How to Use Calculating
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes someone who plans things out shrewdly and selfishly, often with a negative undertone.
When to use it
Usually carries a slightly critical tone, suggesting coldness or manipulation.
Common pairings
cold and calculating
a calculating mind
Word Forms
more calculating comparative, most calculating superlative
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He had a reputation as a _____ businessman who never made a move without an angle.