shady (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈʃeɪdi/

Definition

Of questionable honesty or legality; suspicious or unreliable.

Examples

• He got involved in a shady business deal that ended up costing him his entire savings.

• The company has a shady reputation for cutting corners on safety regulations.

• I wouldn't trust that guy; there is something really shady about the way he avoids answering direct questions.

Synonyms of shady

Words with a similar meaning to shady:

• dark
• dodgy
• suspicious
• dubious
• nefarious

Antonyms of shady

Words with the opposite meaning to shady:

• honest
• transparent

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