calculatedly

calculatedly — 副詞

1. in a cool, carefully planned way to get a desired result, usually for personal a

1.副詞C2
釋義

算計地

帶著冷靜盤算、為私利而行動

in a cool, carefully planned way to get a desired result, usually for personal advantage rather than from real feeling

例句

Ramón calculatedly praised the new manager before asking for a promotion.

Ramón 算計地稱讚新經理，接著就開口要求升職。

calculatedly + praise before a request

The campaign calculatedly released the apology after the debate had ended.

競選團隊算計地在辯論結束後才發布道歉聲明。

calculatedly + release for image control

同義詞
  • deliberately

    broader and more neutral; it only shows intention, not a cold personal motive

  • strategically

    focuses on acting within a larger plan for advantage; calculatedly sounds colder and more personal

  • manipulatively

    stronger and more direct about controlling other people; calculatedly can be subtler

反義詞
  • impulsively

    acting suddenly without advance planning

  • sincerely

    acting from genuine feeling rather than hidden self-interest

文法句型

calculatedly + verb

用法筆記

Usually appears before verbs such as praise, leak, ignore, or pause when the speaker sees the action as emotionally detached and self-serving, not merely deliberate.

常見錯誤

❌The accountant calculatedly checked the numbers twice.
✅The accountant carefully checked the numbers twice.
💡'calculatedly' suggests a hidden plan or self-interest, not ordinary careful work.