English Synonym Finder

furtive

Definitions

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

Suggestive of guilty nervousness; secretive or stealthy.

Examples

He cast a furtive glance at his watch, hoping no one would notice he was bored.

The cat made a furtive movement toward the kitchen counter when it thought no one was looking.

They exchanged a furtive smile across the crowded room, keeping their secret hidden from the others.

Synonyms

secretive stealthy surreptitious sneaky sly covert clandestine

Antonyms

open forthright candid honest transparent overt blatant