Pronunciation: /ˈʃaɪstər/

Definitions of shyster

noun a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that a shyster tried to scam my neighbor.

A2 The detective uncovered the shyster's fraudulent scheme.

B1 The lawyer was accused of being a shyster by his clients.

B2 The shyster was finally caught and brought to justice.

C1 The shyster's elaborate Ponzi scheme defrauded many investors.

C2 Despite his reputation as a shyster, he managed to evade legal consequences for years.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a shyster

Example Sentences

A1 He is a shyster lawyer who will do anything for money.

A2 The shyster salesman tried to sell me a faulty product.

B1 The company was accused of hiring shyster accountants to manipulate their financial statements.

B2 The politician was known for being a shyster who made false promises to gain votes.

C1 The shyster businessman was eventually exposed for his fraudulent schemes and illegal activities.

C2 Despite his reputation as a shyster, he managed to evade legal consequences for his unethical behavior.

Examples of shyster in a Sentence

formal The lawyer was accused of being a shyster for overcharging his clients.

informal I wouldn't trust that guy, he's a total shyster.

slang Watch out for that shyster, he's always looking to pull a fast one.

figurative The politician was called a shyster for his dishonest tactics in the election.

Grammatical Forms of shyster

past tense

shystered

plural

shysters

comparative

more shyster

superlative

most shyster

present tense

shysters

future tense

will shyster

perfect tense

have shystered

continuous tense

is shystering

singular

shyster

positive degree

shyster

infinitive

to shyster

gerund

shystering

participle

shystered

Origin and Evolution of shyster

First Known Use: 1844 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'shyster' is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-19th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe unscrupulous lawyers or attorneys who used questionable or unethical practices, the term 'shyster' has evolved to more broadly refer to any dishonest or deceitful person.