Shyster
noun
A dishonest person, especially a lawyer or politician who uses unprofessional or questionable methods.
The untrustworthy shyster convinced the innocent man to plead guilty.
Often appears as...
- corrupt shyster
- greedy shyster
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A dishonest person, especially a lawyer or politician who uses unprofessional or questionable methods.
The untrustworthy shyster convinced the innocent man to plead guilty.
Often appears as...
- corrupt shyster
- greedy shyster
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'shyster' is strongly negative and insulting, used to express disapproval and distrust.
After the scandal, the lawyer was labeled a shyster by the press.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Lawyers
'Shyster' often refers to lawyers but can be used for anyone who is deceitful in business or politics.
That salesman was a real shyster, selling us faulty goods.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
It's a slang word and isn't appropriate for formal writing or professional contexts.
I wouldn't use the word 'shyster' in a formal complaint.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'shyster' is strongly negative and insulting, used to express disapproval and distrust.
After the scandal, the lawyer was labeled a shyster by the press.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Lawyers
'Shyster' often refers to lawyers but can be used for anyone who is deceitful in business or politics.
That salesman was a real shyster, selling us faulty goods.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
It's a slang word and isn't appropriate for formal writing or professional contexts.
I wouldn't use the word 'shyster' in a formal complaint.
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
The term 'shyster' is strongly negative and insulting, used to express disapproval and distrust.
After the scandal, the lawyer was labeled a shyster by the press.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Lawyers
'Shyster' often refers to lawyers but can be used for anyone who is deceitful in business or politics.
That salesman was a real shyster, selling us faulty goods.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
It's a slang word and isn't appropriate for formal writing or professional contexts.
I wouldn't use the word 'shyster' in a formal complaint.
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Quote examples
Craig Brown
English Critic
Tweeting is the go-to medium for the show-off and the shyster.
Quote examples
Craig Brown
English Critic
Tweeting is the go-to medium for the show-off and the shyster.
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