shady
word
/ˈʃeɪdi/
/ʃˈeɪdi/
Definition
Describes a place with lots of shade (protected from sunlight), or someone/something suspicious or dishonest.
Usage & Nuances
"Shady" is both literal (about shade or shadows) and informal for people or things that seem untrustworthy. In the suspicious sense, it's casual—don't use in formal writing. Common: 'shady business', 'shady character'. Don't confuse with 'shadowy' (means dimly lit, less about trust).
Spanish: sombreado - sospechosoPortuguese (BR): sombreado - suspeitoPortuguese (PT): sombreado - suspeitoChinese (Simplified): 有阴影的 - 可疑的Chinese (Traditional): 有陰影的 - 可疑的Hindi: छाया वाला - संदिग्धArabic: مظلل - مشبوهBengali: ছায়াযুক্ত - সন্দেহজনকRussian: тенистый - подозрительныйJapanese: 日陰の - 怪しいVietnamese: có bóng râm - mờ ámKorean: 그늘진 - 수상한Turkish: gölgeli - şüpheliUrdu: سایہ دار - مشکوکIndonesian: berteduh - mencurigakan
Example Sentences
Let's find a shady spot to have our picnic.
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We sat under a shady tree.
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This street looks shady at night.
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The park is very shady in the afternoon.
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He seems like a shady guy—don’t trust him with your money.
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That deal sounds pretty shady to me.
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