The difference between Shady and Suspicious
When used as adjectives, shady means abounding in shades, whereas suspicious means arousing suspicion.
check bellow for the other definitions of Shady and Suspicious
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Shady as an adjective:
Abounding in shades.
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Shady as an adjective:
Causing shade.
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Shady as an adjective:
Overspread with shade; sheltered from the glare of light or sultry heat.
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Shady as an adjective (informal):
Not trustworthy; disreputable.
Examples:
"He is a shady character."
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Shady as an adjective (UK, slang):
Mean, cruel.
Examples:
"Don't be shady, give us a go."
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Suspicious as an adjective (passive sense):
Arousing suspicion.
Examples:
"His suspicious behaviour brought him to the attention of the police."
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Suspicious as an adjective (active sense):
Distrustful or tending to suspect.
Examples:
"I have a suspicious attitude to get-rich-quick schemes."
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Suspicious as an adjective:
Expressing suspicion
Examples:
"She gave me a suspicious look."