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Meaning of furtiveness
The state of being stealthy or secretive
Etymology of furtiveness
The word "furtiveness" originates from the Latin word "fur," meaning thief, and the suffix "-tiveness," which forms a noun indicating a quality or state
The word has been in use since the 17th century to describe secretive or stealthy behavior
Synonyms
secrecy
stealth
sneakiness
surreptitiousness
clandestineness
covertness
furtivity
sneakiness
stealthiness
secretiveness
clandestinity
concealment
disguisement
mysteriousness
mysteriousness
crypticness
enigmaticness
ambiguity
unclearness
obscurity
vagueness
indistinctness
murkiness
shadiness
shiftiness
duplicity
cunning
craftiness
guile
artfulness
wiliness
Definitions
- The quality of being secretive or stealthy, often in a way that is considered dishonest or unfair
- * A disposition to secrecy or stealth
Usage Examples
- The detective noticed the furtiveness of the suspect's movements and decided to investigate further
- * The company's furtiveness about their financial dealings raised suspicions among investors
Antonyms
openness
transparency
honesty
straightforwardness
candor
frankness
sincerity
directness
forthrightness
explicitness
clarity
obviousness
visibility
palpability
tangibility
audacity
brazenness
boldness
fearlessness
confidence
assertiveness