shyster

Example Sentences

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But while Kim fell for Jimmy, she could take or leave Saul, a swaggering shyster who bends and breaks the law for evil men.

From Salon • Dec. 10, 2022

Steyn charged: “And it turns out he's not a heroic presidential speaking truth to power a guy, he's just a flimflam shyster who steals from his clients.”

From Fox News • Apr. 30, 2019

He can't expect to garner admiration by sharing a few tips on how to fabricate, shyster and sue your way to success.

From New York Times • Jan. 22, 2018

Gilligan himself confirmed as much with Breaking Bad prequel Better Call Saul, in which affable Jimmy McGill follows a similar trajectory to Walt, as he morally morphs into the shyster lawyer Saul Goodman.

From The Guardian • Jan. 13, 2018

"A shyster," said Mr. Tutt, reading from the Century Dictionary, "is defined as 'one who does business trickily; a person without professional honor; used chiefly of lawyers.'"

From By Advice of Counsel by Train, Arthur Cheney