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How to pronounce shiftiness in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms rascality, slipperiness, trickiness
Type of dishonesty
Derivation shifty
Type Words
Type of changeability, changeableness
Derivation shifty


the shiftiness of the wind caused the boat to veer unpredictably.

Examples of shiftiness

shiftiness
Brandon Tate is a good candidate because of his speed and open-field shiftiness.
From the boston.com
That shiftiness was also recognised by those whose money was actually at stake.
From the economist.com
But Curry said the shiftiness he uses to create space works against him sometimes.
From the sacbee.com
His shiftiness has befuddled the defense and impressed his veteran teammates.
From the denverpost.com
The shiftiness and ball awareness of Ellis also helped her finish with four steals.
From the jsonline.com
The episode has conjured an air of shiftiness that cuts against his image.
From the economist.com
Decisive in the pocket, with quick feet and enough shiftiness to buy time.
From the usatoday.com
Strength, power and shiftiness are considered the 6-foot-1, 230-pound Bell's strengths.
From the freep.com
Madison dazzled from the outset, showing off his speed and shiftiness in the open field.
From the dailynews.com
More examples
  • Rascality: the quality of being a slippery rascal
  • The quality of being changeable in direction; "the shiftiness of the wind caused the boat to veer unpredictably"