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   furtive

   /ˈfəːtɪv/

   adjective

   • 1. attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive: "they spent a furtive day together"
   • ▪ suggestive of guilty nervousness: "the look in his eyes became furtive"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French furtif, -ive or Latin furtivus, from furtum ‘theft’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. furtiveness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFURTIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FURTIVE definition: 1. (of people) behaving secretly and often dishonestly, or (of actions) done secretly and often…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of FURTIVE is done in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious. How to use furtive in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Furtive.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFURTIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FURTIVE meaning: 1. (of people) behaving secretly and often dishonestly, or (of actions) done secretly and often…. Learn more.

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   Furtive definition: taken, done, used, etc., surreptitiously or by stealth; secret. See examples of FURTIVE used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of furtive. adjective. secret and sly or sordid. “ furtive behavior” synonyms: backstair, backstairs. covert. secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed. adjective. marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed. “a furtive manner”

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFURTIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe someone's behaviour as furtive, you disapprove of them behaving as if they want to keep something secret or hidden. With a furtive glance over her shoulder, she unlocked the door and entered the house.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfurtive adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of furtive adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.