Furtive(adjective)

Furtive - Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a desire to avoid trouble; secretive.

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a desire to avoid trouble; secretive.

Hindi meaning:गुप्त / चोरी-छिपे

Trick to remember: “Furtive” sounds like thief — thief always moves in a furtive (secret) manner. Memory trick for Furtive
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Other meanings of Furtive

  • (adjective) Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble. — लुके छिपे
    Example: He stole a furtive glance at her.

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