shifty (Meaning)

Wordnet

shifty (s)

characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive

changing position or direction

Webster

Full of, or ready with, shifts; fertile in expedients or contrivance.

The shifty politician evaded answering the reporter's questions, dodging every attempt to pin him down.
The used car salesman had a shifty demeanor, his eyes darting around nervously as he tried to sell a lemon.
The shifty thief slipped into the shadows, disappearing without a trace.
The gambler's shifty gaze betrayed his desperation as he betted his last dollar.
The shifty alley cat cautiously approached the unsuspecting bird.
The shifty company's financial statements raised red flags, indicating possible fraud.
The shifty snake slithered away into the grass, sensing the presence of danger.
The shifty politician was known for his slippery words and untrustworthy promises.
The shifty witness gave contradictory testimony, casting doubt on their credibility.
The shifty salesman tried to distract the customer with a flashy presentation to hide the flaws of his product.

characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive, changing position or directionFull of, or ready with, shifts; fertile in expedients or contrivance.

shady, sneaky, dark, sly, cheating, treacherous, crooked, devious, sneaking,slippery

direct, forthright, forthright, open, candid, plain, candid,straightforward, direct, frank

The shifty politician evaded answering the reporter's questions, dodging every attempt to pin him down.

The used car salesman had a shifty demeanor, his eyes darting around nervously as he tried to sell a lemon.

The shifty thief slipped into the shadows, disappearing without a trace.

The gambler's shifty gaze betrayed his desperation as he betted his last dollar.