100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "shiftily"

Definition

The adverb shiftily describes an action performed in a manner that is evasive, sneaky, or characterized by a lack of straightforwardness. It often implies a sense of craftiness or deceitfulness.

Synonyms

• Evasively
• Deceptively
• Furtively
• Slyly
• Sneakily
• Cunningly
• Dishonestly
• Stealthily

Antonyms

• Honestly
• Openly
• Frankly
• Transparently
• Directly
• Straightforwardly

Examples

1. He glanced shiftily around the room, ensuring no one was watching him.
2. She spoke shiftily, avoiding eye contact with her audience.
3. The cat moved shiftily through the grass, stalking its prey.
4. He shuffled shiftily in line, trying to blend in with the crowd.
5. The child looked shiftily at the cookie jar, knowing he had been told not to take any.
6. She answered the question shiftily, clearly hiding something.
7. They exchanged shiftily glances, aware that they were being observed.
8. The thief moved shiftily through the dark alley, hoping to avoid detection.
9. He laughed shiftily, unsure if the joke was appropriate.
10. The politician smiled shiftily as he dodged the tough questions.
11. She walked shiftily away from the scene of the accident.
12. He looked at his watch shiftily, anxious to leave the meeting.
13. The dog approached shiftily, sensing the tension in the air.
14. The detective observed the suspect shiftily shifting his weight from one foot to the other.
15. She answered the interviewer shiftily, raising suspicions about her honesty.
16. He shuffled shiftily through the papers, searching for the right document.
17. The teenager looked shiftily at his parents, trying to hide his secret.
18. She glanced shiftily at her phone, waiting for a message.
19. The employee spoke shiftily, knowing he had not completed his task.
20. The shadow moved shiftily, causing her to feel uneasy.
21. He grinned shiftily as he made his way out of the store.
22. The player acted shiftily, trying to mislead his opponent.
23. She passed the note shiftily, hoping no one would notice.
24. He watched shiftily from behind the curtain, intrigued by the conversation.
25. The team's coach looked shiftily at the referee after the controversial call.
26. She ducked shiftily into the side alley to avoid being seen.
27. He spoke shiftily, his voice barely above a whisper.
28. The spy moved shiftily between the buildings, keeping a low profile.
29. She eyed the dessert shiftily, contemplating whether to indulge.
30. The child acted shiftily, attempting to sneak a cookie before dinner.
31. He fidgeted shiftily, unable to sit still during the meeting.
32. She approached the group shiftily, unsure of how to join in.
33. The actor delivered his lines shiftily, adding an air of mystery.
34. He glanced shiftily at the door, waiting for a signal to leave.
35. She moved shiftily in her seat, feeling uncomfortable with the topic.
36. The witness recounted the events shiftily, raising doubts about their credibility.
37. He walked shiftily down the street, trying to avoid familiar faces.
38. She looked shiftily at her friend, concerned about what she might say.
39. The raccoon rummaged through the trash shiftily, trying to avoid detection.
40. The manager spoke shiftily, suggesting changes that seemed questionable.
41. He avoided eye contact shiftily, feeling guilty about his actions.
42. She slipped shiftily into the room, hoping to avoid being noticed.
43. The student answered the question shiftily, clearly unprepared.
44. He shuffled shiftily out of the interview, feeling rejected.
45. She glanced shiftily at her notes, trying to remember her speech.
46. The child moved shiftily, trying to sneak past his parents.
47. He looked shiftily around the corner before stepping out.
48. She moved shiftily, sensing someone was following her.
49. The witness testified shiftily, raising alarms for the defense.
50. He grinned shiftily, knowing he had pulled off a prank.
51. She whispered shiftily, sharing secrets with her best friend.
52. The actor portrayed his character shiftily, embodying the role perfectly.
53. He checked his surroundings shiftily before making a call.
54. She walked shiftily towards the exit, eager to leave the gathering.
55. The raccoon eyed the campsite shiftily, hoping for scraps.
56. He played the game shiftily, using tactics that were frowned upon.
57. She looked shiftily at her watch, wanting the meeting to end.
58. The employee responded shiftily, not wanting to disclose too much.
59. He acted shiftily when asked about his weekend plans.
60. She moved shiftily, trying to avoid the spotlight.
61. The child glanced shiftily at the cookie jar, knowing he was caught.
62. He walked shiftily along the path, trying to remain inconspicuous.
63. She confessed shiftily, not wanting to admit her mistake.
64. The suspect acted shiftily, prompting further investigation.
65. He reported the incident shiftily, avoiding details that might incriminate him.
66. She smiled shiftily, unsure of how her comment would be received.
67. The team moved shiftily, strategizing their next play.
68. He looked shiftily at his notes, attempting to find the right words.
69. She slipped out of the meeting shiftily, not wanting to be noticed.
70. The cat approached the bird shiftily, ready to pounce.
71. He acted shiftily, making it difficult for others to trust him.
72. She shuffled shiftily through the crowd, hoping to stay unnoticed.
73. The thief entered the store shiftily, looking for an opportunity.
74. He spoke shiftily, as if he were hiding crucial information.
75. She observed the situation shiftily, weighing her options.
76. The group exchanged shiftily glances, unsure of what to do next.
77. He retreated shiftily, not wanting to face the confrontation.
78. She moved shiftily among the guests, trying to blend in.
79. The athlete acted shiftily, attempting to throw off his competitor.
80. He glanced shiftily at his phone, waiting for a message that never came.
81. She spoke shiftily, her tone hinting at something more.
82. The dog crept shiftily towards the food bowl, hoping for a snack.
83. He maneuvered shiftily through the traffic, trying to beat the red light.
84. She looked shiftily at the clock, anxious to leave work.
85. The group huddled together shiftily, discussing their plans.
86. He cleared his throat shiftily, gathering his thoughts before speaking.
87. She walked shiftily away from the argument, preferring to avoid conflict.
88. The actor portrayed his character's motivations shiftily, adding depth to the role.
89. He moved shiftily, aware of the eyes watching him.
90. She answered the phone shiftily, hoping it was good news.
91. The child looked shiftily at his parents, sensing their disapproval.
92. He laughed shiftily, not wanting to draw attention to himself.
93. She approached the counter shiftily, feeling out of place.
94. The witness spoke shiftily, indicating a lack of certainty.
95. He dodged questions shiftily, trying to avoid revealing too much.
96. She made her way shiftily through the party, looking for familiar faces.
97. The cat hid shiftily, waiting for the right moment to strike.
98. He shuffled shiftily past the group, not wanting to engage.
99. She glanced shiftily at the clock, eager to leave the office.
100. The child moved shiftily, trying to sneak a toy without anyone noticing.