Furtiveness (Noun)
Meaning
A disposition to be sly and stealthy and to do things surreptitiously.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The detective noticed a furtiveness in the suspect's behavior that made him suspicious of their alibi.
- Her furtiveness when questioned about her whereabouts that night only added to the rumors of her secret relationship.
- The politician's furtiveness in his financial dealings raised concerns about corruption and misuse of public funds.
- The child's furtiveness as they snuck the extra cookie suggested they knew they weren't supposed to have it.
- The company's furtiveness about the project's true purpose sparked speculation and conspiracy theories among investors.