furtive

Describes behavior that is secretive, sly, or done in a way to avoid notice, often suggesting guilt or stealth.

ruОписывает поведение, которое является скрытным, хитрым или совершается так, чтобы избежать внимания, часто предполагая вину или скрытность.esDescribe un comportamiento que es oculto, astuto o realizado para evitar ser notado, a menudo sugiriendo culpa o secretismo.frQualifie un comportement ou une action qui se fait en cachette, de manière discrète ou sournoise, souvent pour éviter d'être remarqué et en sous-entendant une intention coupable ou mystérieuse.deBeschreibt ein Verhalten, das heimlich, versteckt oder hinterlistig ist und oft darauf abzielt, Aufmerksamkeit zu vermeiden, häufig mit dem Beigeschmack von Schuld oder Verschwiegenheit.ptDescreve um comportamento que é dissimulado, astuto ou feito de modo a evitar chamar a atenção, frequentemente sugerindo culpa ou algo a esconder.zh形容行为隐秘、狡猾，或刻意避免引人注意，常暗示有内疚或不可告人之事。arيصف سلوكًا يتسم بالخِفية والمكر أو يُقصد به تجنّب لفت الانتباه، وغالبًا ما يوحي بالذنب أو إخفاء أمر ما.

1. Secretive or sneaky B2 formal

   Done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed.

   • He cast a furtive glance at the document on her desk.
   • The cat made a furtive movement towards the bird.
   • She gave a furtive smile when no one was looking.

   ruСкрытныйesHecho a escondidas o con disimulofrfait en cachette, pour ne pas être remarquédeHeimlichptFurtivozh鬼祟的arخفي متسلل

   Synonyme: clandestinecovertsecretiveshiftyslystealthysurreptitiousunderhandedwily

   Antonyme: blatantcandiddirectforthrightopenovert

2. Suggesting guilt or evasion B2 formal

   Behaving as if trying to hide something, often due to guilt or fear.

   • His furtive behavior made the police suspicious.
   • The child had a furtive look after taking the cookie.
   • They exchanged furtive whispers in the corner of the room.

   ruСкрытныйesfurtivo (que intenta ocultar algo)frqui cherche à se cacher, en cachettedeHeimlichptFurtivozh鬼鬼祟祟arخفي متحاشٍ

   Synonyme: clandestineconspiratorialcovertevasiveguiltysecretiveshiftyslystealthysurreptitiousunderhanded

   Antonyme: aboveboardcandiddirecthonestopenovertstraightforward

• more furtive comparative form
• most furtive superlative form