fur
tive
Comparative
more furtive
Superlative
most furtive
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behaving in a way to avoid being seen or noticed, especially when feeling guilty
- She cast a furtive glance over her shoulder to see if anyone was following.
- His furtive movements made the guard suspicious.
- The thief slipped away with a furtive smile.
- They exchanged furtive whispers in the corner of the room.
- A furtive figure disappeared into the shadows.
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secretive in a sly or morally questionable way
- He made a furtive deal with the gang leader.
- Her furtive plan involved cheating the company.
- They held a furtive meeting to discuss the bribe.
- His furtive association with criminals eventually came to light.
- The politician's furtive actions damaged his reputation.
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