Pronunciation: /ˈʃaɪstər/
noun a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods
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
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.
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.
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