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furtive Antonyms

Opposite of furtive

Because the opposite of furtive shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.

Usage Example

"The student cast a overt glance at his notes while the proctor was looking away."

Strongest
overt
open
unconcealed
forthright
Strong
candid
public
aboveground

• adjective (Context 2)

Suggestive of guilty nervousness or a desire to conceal something.

Usage Example

"His confident demeanor during the interview immediately raised suspicions among the hiring committee."

Strongest
confident
direct
Strong
frank
straightforward
bold

Similar words to furtive

Words similar to furtive shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

stealthy
surreptitious
secretive
sneaky
evasive
clandestine
sly
guilty
See all synonyms of furtive

• Nearby Words

further
furtherance
furthermost
furtive
furtively
furtiveness
fury

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Furtive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/furtive
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