shifty

• Décrit une personne ou un comportement qui semble malhonnête, évasif ou peu fiable.

Describes a person or behavior that appears dishonest, evasive, or untrustworthy.

1. Deceitful or evasiveB2informal

   Characterized by insincerity, dishonesty, or a lack of straightforwardness; appearing untrustworthy.

   sournois, fuyant

   • The man gave a shifty answer when asked about his whereabouts.
   • She had a shifty look that made everyone suspicious.
   • His shifty behavior during the interview raised red flags.

   Synonymescraftycunningdeviousduplicitousevasivefurtiveschemingslipperyslytrickyunderhandeduntrustworthywily

   Antonymescandidfrankguilelesshonestopenreliablesincerestraightforwardtrustworthytruthful

2. Changing position or directionC1informal

   Tending to change position, direction, or appearance frequently; not fixed or steady.

   changeant, instable

   • The shifty wind made sailing difficult.
   • His shifty gaze darted around the room nervously.
   • The light cast shifty shadows on the wall.

   Synonymeschangeableerraticfluctuatinginconstantshiftingunstableunsteadyvariablewavering

   Antonymesconstantfixedimmovablestablesteady