furtive definition synonyms
The definition of furtive is doing something in a sneaky or hidden way. An example of furtive is a deal that is made between two lawyers, without the awareness of their firms. done or acting in a stealthy manner, as if to hinder observation; surreptitious; stealthy; sneaky. Origin of furtive.
If you describe someone's behaviour as furtive, you disapprove of them behaving as if they want to keep something secret or hidden. adj. (disapproval) With a furtive glance over her shoulder, she unlocked the door and entered the house.