Shiftiness (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quality of being changeable in direction; "the shiftiness of the wind caused the boat to veer unpredictably".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
The quality of being a slippery rascal.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The used car salesman's shifitness was evident in the way he dodged questions about the vehicle's history.
- Her shifitness in relationships made it difficult for her to form lasting connections with others.
- The politician's shifitness on key issues made it hard for voters to pin down his true stance.
- The con artist's shifitness allowed him to talk his way out of trouble time and time again.
- The suspect's shifitness during the interrogation raised suspicions among the detectives.