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SHADY Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word shady. (exact relations)
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suspicious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

• not as expected

corrupt
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• lacking in integrity

• not straight; dishonest or immoral or evasive

adjective satellite

• containing errors or alterations

• touched by rot or decay

verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• alter from the original

dodgy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk

• marked by skill in deception

dubious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• fraught with uncertainty or doubt

• open to doubt or suspicion

• not convinced

equivocal
adjectiveadj
adjective

• open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead

adjective satellite

• open to question

• uncertain as a sign or indication

fishy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to or resembling fish

adjective satellite

• not as expected

funny
adjectiveadj
noun

• an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line)

adjective satellite

• arousing or provoking laughter

• beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

• not as expected

• experiencing odd bodily sensations

seedy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of seeds

adjective satellite

• shabby and untidy

• somewhat ill or prone to illness

• morally degraded

shadowed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• filled with shade

shadowy
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• filled with shade

• lacking clarity or distinctness

• lacking in substance

sketchy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• giving only major points; lacking completeness

suspect
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• someone who is under suspicion

• a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused

adjective satellite

• not as expected

verb

• imagine to be the case or true or probable

• regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in

• hold in suspicion; believe to be guilty

umbrageous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• filled with shade

• angered at something unjust or wrong

Alternatives for SUSPICIOUS

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