👀furtive

adjective
/ˈfɜːrtɪv/

Meaning

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.

Example Sentences

He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.

Synonyms

secretive, stealthy, sly, clandestine, surreptitious

Antonyms

open, frank, overt

Collocations

furtive glance, furtive look, furtive movement, furtive behavior

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Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.

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