conniving
5 synonyms and 1 antonym for conniving, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Scheming or plotting deceitfully to get what one wants.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use conniving
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a conniving scheme
conniving and manipulative
Etymology
From "connive," meaning to secretly cooperate in wrongdoing, ultimately from Latin "connivere," "to close the eyes to."
Full origin of conniving →Frequently asked questions
What does “conniving” mean?
The word “conniving” means scheming or plotting deceitfully to get what one wants. In plain terms, sneaky and manipulative — plotting behind people's backs.
How do you pronounce “conniving”?
“Conniving” is pronounced kuh-NEYE-vihng (/kəˈnaɪvɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “conniving” in a sentence?
Here is “conniving” used in a sentence: “Her conniving business partner had been secretly siphoning off profits for years.”
What part of speech is “conniving”?
“Conniving” is an adjective.
Where does the word “conniving” come from?
The word “conniving” comes from Latin. From "connive," meaning to secretly cooperate in wrongdoing, ultimately from Latin "connivere," "to close the eyes to.".
