Shifty synonyms and antonyms
shĭf'tē
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The definition of evasive is someone or something that is tricky or hard to catch.
Skillful in deception; sly; crafty
Wary; careful:
That connives; conspiratorial
(Chiefly British) Skillful; dexterous.
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The definition of deceitful is someone or something intentionally untruthful or intended to mislead.
Away from a main road or course; distant or removed.
The definition of dishonest is a person who cheats or lies.
The definition of elusive is being difficult to grasp or retain.
Having a slippery or smooth quality:
Causing shade.
(Informal) Having or showing skill in composition or technique but little depth or literary significance
Difficult to catch due to constantly outwitting the adversaries
honest (antonym)
Sincere; frank:
open (antonym)
Completely obvious; blatant:
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trustworthy (antonym)
Worthy of trust; dependable; reliable
forthright (antonym)
Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct
The definition of disingenuous is insincere, deceptive or misleading.
Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.
Full of guile; deceitfully or treacherously cunning.
The definition of indirect is a person or thing that is not straight, or not direct and honest.
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The definition of underhanded is sneaky or deceitful.
changing position or direction
freaky (related)
cocky (related)
kooky (related)
Find another word for shifty. In this page you can discover 33 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for shifty, like: evasive, sly, tricky, cunning, cagey, conniving, crafty, crooked, deceitful, devious and dishonest.
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