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furtive Synonyms

Another word for furtive

Choosing another word for furtive depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 surreptitious glance at his notes while the proctor was looking away."

Strongest
surreptitious
stealthy
secretive
sneaky
Strong
clandestine
sly
covert
shifty
underhand
hush-hush

• adjective (Context 2)

Suggestive of guilty nervousness or a desire to conceal something.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
evasive
Strong
guilty
cagy
guarded
skulking
slinky

Opposites of furtive

The opposite of furtive shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

overt
open
forthright
unconcealed
direct
confident
candid
frank
See all opposites of furtive

• Nearby Words

furtherance
furthermore
furthermost
furtive
furtively
furtiveness
fury

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