shady

• Bezeichnet einen Ort, der vor direkter Sonneneinstrahlung geschützt ist, oder eine Person bzw. Tätigkeit, die unredlich, verdächtig oder zweifelhaft ist.

Describes a place that is sheltered from direct sunlight, or a person or activity that is dishonest, suspicious, or of questionable character.

1. Dishonest or unscrupulousB2informal

   Describes businesses or individuals who act in a morally questionable or illegal manner.

   Zwielichtig

   • The deal was handled by a shady lawyer.
   • I don't trust that company; their practices seem shady.
   • He got involved with some shady characters downtown.

   Synonymecorruptcrookeddeviousdishonestdubiousquestionablesuspiciousunderhandeduntrustworthy

   Antonymeethicalfairhonestlaw-abidingreputablescrupuloustrustworthyupstanding

2. Of questionable taste or moralityB2informal

   Referring to something that is morally dubious or not entirely proper.

   Zwielichtig

   • The movie had some shady scenes that made me uncomfortable.
   • His shady jokes were not appreciated at the formal dinner.
   • She avoided the shady part of town after dark.

   Synonymecrookeddishonestdisreputabledubiousquestionablesuspectsuspiciousunderhandedunethicaluntrustworthy

   Antonymeethicalhonestreputablerespectableupright

3. Not as expectedB2informal

   Used to describe something that seems suspicious or not quite right.

   Undurchsichtig

   • The offer seemed too good to be true, so I thought it was shady.
   • There's something shady about the way he avoided the question.
   • The whole situation felt shady from the start.

   Synonymedodgydubiousfishyquestionableshiftysuspectsuspiciousuntrustworthy

   Antonymeaboveboardhonestlegitimatereputabletrustworthy

4. Filled with shadeA2formal

   Providing or characterized by shade from the sun.

   schattig

   • We sat under a shady tree to escape the heat.
   • The garden has a shady corner perfect for reading.
   • The path was cool and shady in the afternoon.

   Synonymedarkdimleafyshadedshadowyumbrageous

   Antonymebrightexposedsunlitsunny