shady

/ʃˈe‍ɪdi/

/ˈʃeɪdi/

[adjective]

shady

[ADJECTIVE]

quiet, dark, or concealed

appearing to be questionable or dishonest, often creating a feeling of suspicion or unease

not as expected

synonyms : fishy

funny

suspect

suspicious

filled with shade

synonyms : shadowed

shadowy

umbrageous

Examples

1. We enjoyed a peaceful picnic on the shady riverbank, listening to the gentle sounds of the water.

2. The police suspected Mat in a string of burglaries and assigned an undercover officer with a shady past to trail him.

3. The wealthy businessman was so obsessed with making more money that he cut corners and engaged in shady deals, proving that money is the root of all evil.

4. John witnessed how a known scam artist was treated with respect and admiration once he had made a fortune through his shady dealings.