Shifty and Straightforward

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Shifty adjective - Given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions.

Usage example: shifty politicians making deals to channel federal funds into their districts

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Straightforward is an antonym for shifty.

Nearby Words: shift, shifting, shifted, shiftless, shiftiness

Straightforward adjective - Going straight to the point clearly and firmly.

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Shifty is an antonym for straightforward.

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