adjective · Medium SAT word

    Furtive

    sneaky; marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

    Furtive in a sentence

    His furtive glances at the exam paper were noticed by the teacher.

    Synonyms for furtive

    • sneaky
    • sly
    • stealthy

    Antonyms for furtive

    • open
    • honest
    • obvious

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