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Definition of schemer

schemer

/ˈskiːmər/
schem · er
Adverb:schemingly
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Plural:schemers
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Adjective:scheming
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• noun

1

A person who makes secret, devious, or underhanded plans to achieve a selfish goal.

Example

"The historical drama portrays the royal advisor as a ruthless schemer who manipulated his rivals for political gain."

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• Rhymes for schemer

• Nearby Words

schematic
schematically
scheme
schemer
scheming
schisandra
schism

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'scheme' plus the agentive suffix '-er', with 'scheme' deriving via Latin from the Ancient Greek 'schema', meaning 'form, figure, or plan'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Schemer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/schemer
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