zwielichtig — meaning in English

English meaning

• dubious adj Causing doubt or suspicion; of questionable quality or honesty.
• seedy adj Run-down, disreputable, or associated with dishonest or illegal activity.
• shady adjective Sheltered from direct sunlight; full of shade.
• sketchy adj Incomplete or lacking in detail; only roughly outlined.

Senses

zwielichtig is used for these senses in English:

• dubious (of a statement, matter, or thing) Arousing doubt; questionable; open to suspicion.
• seedy Shabby, run-down, possibly connected with bad, dishonest or illegal activities, somewhat disreputable.
• shady (informal) Not trustworthy; disreputable.
• sketchy (North America, slang, of a person) Suspected of taking part in illicit or dishonorable dealings.
• twilighty Resembling or suggesting twilight.

dubious — full definition

1. adj Causing doubt or suspicion; of questionable quality or honesty.
2. adj Feeling uncertain or hesitant about something.

seedy — full definition

1. adj Run-down, disreputable, or associated with dishonest or illegal activity.
2. adj Containing or full of seeds.

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