Pronunciation: /ˈʃeɪdi/
noun a place or area that is sheltered from the sun's direct rays
A1 I saw a shady spot under the tree and decided to sit there.
A2 The children played in the shady area of the playground to escape the sun.
B1 The detective suspected that the man was involved in some shady dealings.
B2 The company's shady business practices eventually caught up with them.
C1 The politician was known for his shady connections to organized crime.
C2 The lawyer uncovered evidence of the shady financial transactions that led to the company's downfall.
adjective of doubtful honesty or legality; suspicious
A1 I don't trust that shady guy.
A2 The alley looked shady and dark.
B1 She decided not to enter the shady business deal.
B2 The company's shady practices were exposed by the media.
C1 The politician was involved in a shady scandal.
C2 The CEO's shady dealings led to the downfall of the company.
formal The businessman was accused of engaging in shady financial practices.
informal I don't trust that guy, he seems a bit shady.
slang I heard he's involved in some shady stuff.
figurative The tree provided a shady spot for us to rest under.
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