shadiness

• Substantivo que designa a qualidade de ser sombrio ou de estar à sombra, e, mais comumente, a falta de transparência ou a honestidade duvidosa.

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.

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1. Darkness from shadeB2formal

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

   Sombra

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdimnessduskinessgloommurkinessobscurityshadeshadowshadowiness

   Antônimosbrightnessilluminationlightsunlight

2. Dishonesty or illegalityB2informal

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

   Dishonestidade

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscorruptioncriminalitycrookednessdeceitfulnessdishonestydubiousnessduplicityillegalityslipperinesssneakinessunlawfulnessunscrupulousnessuntrustworthiness

   Antônimoshonestyintegritylegitimacyproprietyrespectability