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furtive Definition and Meaning in English (furtive definition)

adjective
Synonyms:stealthysecretivesurreptitious
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Furtive definition: Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.

Definitions of Furtive

  1. 1adjective

    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 clock, hoping no one would notice.”

“The cat made furtive movements as it stalked the bird.”

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nounfurtiveness
adverbfurtively

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Furtive definition: Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
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'Furtive' translates to 'furtive' in English. Furtive definition: Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
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