Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shady-character
noun
ˈʃeɪ.di ˈkær.ɪ.kɚ
Definition
A person whose behavior or actions are suspicious or dishonest.
Examples
- He always seems to have shady characters hanging around him.
- Be careful when dealing with shady characters; they may not have your best interests at heart.
- She warned her friend to stay away from shady characters in that part of town.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is involved in morally questionable activities, often causing others to be cautious around them.
Synonyms
- unsavory individual
- crooked person
- devious character
- questionable figure
- shifty person
