shiftiness

Meanings

• behaving in an unpredictable or deceitful manner

  - "He was known for his shiftiness in business deals."
  - "The suspect's shiftiness during questioning raised suspicions."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shiftiness
sneakiness , meekness , fleekiness

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Homophones

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1. shift () :
   

2. shifty () :
   

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Variants

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shiftier , shiftiest , shiftily , shiftiness , shiftinesses , shifty

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Forms

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In its adjective form, shiftiness can modify nouns to describe their behavior or character. For example, 'The suspect's shiftiness during questioning raised suspicions.'

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Etymology

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originally meaning 'shifting from one place to another', but the meaning has evolved to include unpredictable or deceitful behavior.

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Related Concepts

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1. cunning: A person who is clever, resourceful, and able to outwit others.

2. deception: The act of intentionally misrepresenting or concealing the truth in order to manipulate or deceive others.

3. unpredictability: Behavior that is unexpected, random, or chaotic, making it difficult to anticipate or plan for.

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Culture

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In various cultures, the concept of shiftiness can be associated with trickery, deception, or unpredictability. For instance, in literature, characters who exhibit shiftiness can be portrayed as cunning, deceitful, or untrustworthy.

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