Word of the DayMarch 15, 2026

furtive

Definition

trying to avoid attention perhaps due to guilt, done sneakily

Example Usage

he threw a furtive glance at his watch, not wanting to reveal his boredom

Synonyms

  • slink
  • surreptitious
  • sneaking
  • covert
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