CEFR B2

shady

adjective

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: dark, dodgy, suspicious, dubious, nefarious

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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.

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