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Definition of furtiveness

furtiveness

/ˈfɝːtɪvnəs/
fur · tive · ness
Adverb:furtively
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Adjective:furtive
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furtiveness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of acting in a cautious, secretive, or sly manner to avoid being noticed, often out of a sense of guilt or fear of trouble.

Example

"There was an unmistakable air of furtiveness in the way the suspect glanced over his shoulder before entering the building."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'furtive' plus the Old English suffix '-ness'. 'Furtive' derives from the Latin 'furtivus' (stolen, secret, hidden), which comes from 'furtum' (theft) and 'fur' (thief).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Furtiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/furtiveness
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