1. the quality or state of being evasive, dishonest, or unreliable
Usage: informal; chiefly British
2. the quality of being risky, uncertain, or precarious
Usage: informal

Examples

• There was a certain dodginess about his explanation that made me suspicious.
• The dodginess of the deal became apparent when we read the fine print.
• I noticed the dodginess in his character from our first meeting.
• The dodginess of the weather made us cancel the outdoor event.
• Her dodginess about her whereabouts raised red flags.
• The dodginess of the old building's foundation worried the inspectors.