Shifty and Trustworthy

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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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Trustworthy is an antonym for shifty in topics: untrustworthy, deceitful.

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

Trustworthy adjective - Worthy of trust or belief.

Usage example: a trustworthy report

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Shifty is an antonym for trustworthy.

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