What does shiftiness mean?
Shiftiness means (uncountable) The property of being shifty..
Shiftiness
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The property of being shifty..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The property of being shifty.
- (countable, rare) The result or product of being shifty.
Example Sentences
Mr. Henderson's chief trouble seems to be that he cannot forget his old shiftiness of views and his pendulum-like swingings between Liberalism and Independent Labourism[…]
I had the grace or humility sometimes to see myself as a mass of shiftinesses; a few dogmas might help to steady me.
Synonyms for shiftiness
Antonyms for shiftiness
Related Words
Word Forms
- shiftinesses
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for shiftiness?
Common synonyms include rascality, trickiness, slipperiness.
What is the opposite of shiftiness?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use shiftiness in a sentence?
Mr. Henderson's chief trouble seems to be that he cannot forget his old shiftiness of views and his pendulum-like swingings between Liberalism and Independent Labourism[…]
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