calculating
/ˈkælkjəˌleɪtɪŋ/
adjective
- Acting in a selfish or scheming way, with careful planning to get what one wants.
- His calculating nature made it hard for others to trust him.
- The villain in the story was cold and calculating, always thinking two steps ahead.
- She gave him a calculating look, weighing her options before speaking.
- Involving careful thought or planning, especially in a business or strategic context.
- Investors need a calculating attitude to succeed in the stock market.
- Her calculating mind helped her solve the complex puzzle quickly.
- The team took a calculating approach to the negotiations, analyzing every possible outcome.
noun
- The act of performing mathematical operations or making careful plans.
- The machine's calculating of the trajectory was accurate to within a meter.
- His calculating of the risks was thorough and detailed.
- The calculating of the budget took the entire afternoon.