Synonyms of shady

Antonyms of shady

Collocations of shady

shady character
Frequency: 70 %

The new neighbor seemed like a shady character.

shady business
Frequency: 65 %

I don't trust that company, they're involved in shady business practices.

shady dealings
Frequency: 60 %

The politician's shady dealings were exposed by the media.

shady area
Frequency: 50 %

I avoid walking through that shady area of town at night.

shady past
Frequency: 45 %

He tried to hide his shady past from his new friends.

Idiomatic Expressions for shady

  • Phrase: in the shade
    Meaning: in a position of relative obscurity or unimportance
    Usage: He's been in the shade ever since the scandal broke out.