shyster

[US]/'ʃaɪstə/
[UK]/ˈʃaɪstɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. [Informal, US] a lawyer who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods; a dishonest or unscrupulous person.

Example Sentences

It is almost impossible to find a lawyer that is not a shyster.

The shyster lawyer tried to swindle his clients out of their money.

She suspected the salesman was a shyster trying to sell her a faulty product.

The shyster promised to get the job done quickly, but it never happened.

It's important to do your research and avoid falling victim to shysters in the business world.

The shyster accountant was caught embezzling money from the company.

She regretted hiring a shyster contractor who did a shoddy job on her house.

The shyster mechanic overcharged for unnecessary repairs on the car.

The shyster landlord refused to return the security deposit to the tenants.

The shyster politician made false promises to win votes during the election.

Consumers need to be vigilant to avoid falling prey to shysters in the marketplace.

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