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English adjective: shifty

1. shifty characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive


SamplesA devious character.
Shifty eyes.


Synonymsdevious


Similaruntrustworthy, untrusty


Antonymstrustworthy, trusty

2. shifty changing position or direction


SamplesHe drifted into the shifting crowd.
Their nervous shifting glances.
Shifty winds.


Synonymsshifting


Similarunsteady


Antonymssteady









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