Vocabulary Entry

shifty

|adjective • noun

adjective

Characterized by a lack of trustworthiness or morality; deceptive.

Example Sentences

"His shifty demeanor made everyone doubt his intentions."

"The company was known for its shifty practices in business dealings."

"She gave him a shifty glance as if she were hiding something."

noun

Example Sentences

"I don't trust her—she's such a shifty."

"The criminals were known to be shifty and elusive."

"Be wary of shifty in negotiations; they may not have your best interest at heart."