Furtive: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
furtive
[ หfษหrtษชv ]
suspiciously secretive
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
Synonyms
covert, sneaky, stealthy, surreptitious
Examples of usage
- He cast a furtive glance over his shoulder.
- The furtive movements of the thief caught the attention of the security guard.
- She made a furtive attempt to hide the evidence.
criminal
A furtive person, especially one who is engaged in criminal activity.
Synonyms
criminal, delinquent, offender
Examples of usage
- The police were on the lookout for any furtives in the area.
- The furtive was caught red-handed during the robbery.
Translations
Translations of the word "furtive" in other languages:
๐ต๐น furtivo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคชเฅเคค
๐ฉ๐ช heimlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ diam-diam
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธั ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ potajemny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท furtif
๐ช๐ธ furtivo
๐น๐ท gizli
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฐํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ tajnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ tajnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅทๅท็
๐ธ๐ฎ skriven
๐ฎ๐ธ laumulegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐััััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gizli
๐ฒ๐ฝ furtivo
Word origin
The word 'furtive' originates from the Latin word 'furtivus', meaning 'stolen' or 'secret'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 17th century. The concept of being furtive has been associated with suspicion and secrecy throughout history, often linked to criminal activities or deceptive behavior.
See also: furtively, furtiveness.