Dodginess: meaning, definitions and examples
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dodginess
[ ˈdɒdʒiːnəs ]
character
The quality of being deceptive or unreliable; suspiciousness.
Synonyms
deceptiveness, suspiciousness, unreliability
Examples of usage
- He was always wary of the dodginess of used car salesmen.
- The dodginess of his behavior raised concerns among his colleagues.
- The dodginess of the deal made him hesitant to proceed.
- The dodginess of the website made him question its legitimacy.
- She sensed a hint of dodginess in his excuses.
- The dodginess of the situation made her uneasy.
Translations
Translations of the word "dodginess" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desonestidade
🇮🇳 धोखाधड़ी
🇩🇪 Unzuverlässigkeit
🇮🇩 ketidakjujuran
🇺🇦 нечесність
🇵🇱 nieuczciwość
🇯🇵 不正直
🇫🇷 malhonnêteté
🇪🇸 deshonestidad
🇹🇷 dürüst olmama
🇰🇷 부정직함
🇸🇦 عدم الأمانة
🇨🇿 nečestnost
🇸🇰 neúprimnosť
🇨🇳 不诚实
🇸🇮 nepoštenost
🇮🇸 óheiðarleiki
🇰🇿 адалсыздық
🇬🇪 არაკეთილსინდისიერება
🇦🇿 dürüst olmamaq
🇲🇽 deshonestidad
Word origin
The word 'dodginess' originates from the verb 'dodge,' which means to avoid something by a sudden quick movement. Over time, 'dodginess' evolved to describe the quality of being deceptive or unreliable. The term is commonly used in informal settings to convey suspicion or distrust towards a person, situation, or object.