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Meaning of the word designing in English

What does designing mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

designing

US /dɪˈzaɪ.nɪŋ/
UK /dɪˈzaɪ.nɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

acting in a calculating, deceitful way.

Example:
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she was a designing little minx
Synonym:
schemingcalculatingconnivingplottingintriguingconspiringcunningcraftyartfulwilydeviousguilefulcannyshrewdastutesharpinsidiousmanipulativetreacherousslyunderhanddeceitfuldishonestMachiavelliandouble-dealingtrickycrookedfoxy
Synonym:
ingenuous
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designdesignerdesignatefashion designerinterior designerdesignated driverdesignated hitter