1. 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.