Word family noun calculation calculator adjective calculable ≠ incalculable calculated calculating verb calculate adverb calculatedly
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishcalculatingcal‧cu‧lat‧ing /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪŋ/ adjective BAD PERSONthinking carefully about how to get exactly what you want, often without caring about anyone else – used to show disapproval He gave her a calculating look.Examples from the Corpus
calculating• Over the years his experiences had turned him into someone who was both calculating and ruthless.• Mr Reagan pulled off his political con-trick through a mixture of calculating charm and genuine niceness.• She was a cold, calculating criminal.• How strange to think that Luke's calculating message had been lying here in the shop since the day before.• Yarbrough was a calculating troublemaker. 