noun
- the quality of being evasive, untrustworthy, or deceitful in behavior or appearance
Examples
- The witness’s shiftiness made the jury doubt his testimony.
- Her constant shiftiness in answering questions raised suspicions.
- The politician’s shiftiness during the debate cost him votes.
- There was something about his shiftiness that made people uncomfortable.
- The detective noticed the suspect’s shiftiness during questioning.
- His shiftiness became apparent when he avoided eye contact.
- The salesman’s shiftiness made customers wary of his deals.