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dodgy Synonyms
Another word for dodgy
Choosing another word for dodgy depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Dishonest, unreliable, or morally suspect in character or dealings.
Usage Example
"He warned his friends to avoid buying used cars from that shady dealership."
Strongest
shady
sketchy
dubious
Strong
suspicious
questionable
fishy
untrustworthy
disreputable
• adjective (Context 2)
Potentially dangerous, risky, or uncertain in outcome.
Usage Example
"Walking across the old wooden suspension bridge in high winds looked like a risky proposition."
Strongest
risky
dicey
chancy
Strong
precarious
hazardous
touch-and-go
uncertain
• adjective (Context 3)
Of low quality, faulty, or in poor physical condition.
Usage Example
"She had to pull out of the marathon because of a faulty knee and a faulty piece of equipment."
Strongest
faulty
Strong
defective
unreliable
unsound
shoddy
wonky
bum
Opposites of dodgy
The opposite of dodgy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
safe
honest
trustworthy
secure
sound
reliable
aboveboard
dependable
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dodgy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dodgy