Sneaking (Adjective)
Meaning
Not openly expressed; "a sneaking suspicion".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- She had a sneaking feeling that her brother was involved in the missing cookies.
- I have a sneaking suspicion that my best friend might be keeping something from me.
- The artist had a sneaking admiration for the way her rival handled criticism.
- A sneaking fear began to grow in the minds of the hikers as the darkness deepened.
- The new policy change gave the workers a sneaking feeling that they were about to lose their benefits.