shadiness

• Nom désignant le caractère de ce qui est ombragé, pouvant signifier soit l'état d'être à l'ombre, soit, plus souvent, un manque de transparence ou une honnêteté douteuse.

A noun referring to the quality of being shady, which can mean either the state of being sheltered from direct light or, more commonly, a lack of transparency or questionable honesty.

indénombrable

1. Darkness from shadeB2formal

   The quality or state of being shaded from direct light, resulting in relative darkness.

   ombre portée

   • The shadiness of the old oak tree provided a cool retreat on a hot day.
   • We sought the shadiness of the porch to escape the midday sun.
   • The shadiness of the alley made it difficult to see clearly.

   Synonymesdimnessduskinessgloommurkinessobscurityshadeshadowshadowiness

   Antonymesbrightnessilluminationlightsunlight

2. Dishonesty or illegalityB2informal

   The quality of being morally questionable, dishonest, or of dubious legality.

   Caractère louche ou douteux

   • The shadiness of the deal made everyone suspicious.
   • His shadiness in business dealings eventually caught up with him.
   • There was an air of shadiness about the whole operation.

   Synonymescorruptioncriminalitycrookednessdeceitfulnessdishonestydubiousnessduplicityillegalityslipperinesssneakinessunlawfulnessunscrupulousnessuntrustworthiness

   Antonymeshonestyintegritylegitimacyproprietyrespectability