uncalculating

cal·cu·lat·ing

[kal-kyuh-ley-ting]
adjective
1.
capable of or made for performing calculations, especially arithmetical calculations: a calculating machine.
2.
shrewd; cautious: a wise and calculating lawyer.
3.
selfishly scheming: a cold and calculating dictator.

Origin:
1800–10; calculate + -ing2

cal·cu·lat·ing·ly, adverb
non·cal·cu·lat·ing, adjective
un·cal·cu·lat·ing, adjective
un·cal·cu·lat·ing·ly, adverb


3. designing.
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calculating (ˈkælkjʊˌleɪtɪŋ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  selfishly scheming
2.  shrewd; cautious
 
'calculatingly
 
adv

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calculating
1710, "carrying out calculations," prp. adj. from calculate. Meaning "shrewdly or selfishly seeking advantage" is attested from c.1810.
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