thievish

Definitions

Given to or characteristic of theft; prone to stealing.

Resembling or suggestive of a thief; stealthy or sly.

Examples

The stray cat had a thievish look in its eyes as it eyed the fish on the counter.

His thievish habits eventually led to his dismissal from the company.

Synonyms

pilfering light-fingered dishonest stealthy larcenous predatory furtive

Antonyms

honest upright scrupulous trustworthy principled honorable straightforward