Furtive(adjective)
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a desire to avoid trouble; secretive.
Hindi meaning:गुप्त / चोरी-छिपे
Synonyms: Secretive, Stealthy, Surreptitious, Clandestine
Antonyms: Open, Frank, Honest, Overt
Example: He cast a furtive glance at the teacher to ensure she wasn’t watching him cheat.
Trick to remember: “Furtive” sounds like thief — thief always moves in a furtive (secret) manner.
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