Furtiveness

Pronunciation: /fɜrtɪvnəs/

Definitions of furtiveness

noun the quality of being secretive or sly

Example Sentences

A1 She looked around the room with furtiveness, trying to avoid being noticed.

A2 The thief moved with furtiveness as he tried to steal the valuable painting.

B1 The detective observed the suspect's furtiveness and knew something was not right.

B2 The politician's furtiveness raised suspicions among the public.

C1 The spy's furtiveness allowed him to gather valuable information without being detected.

C2 The master of espionage moved with practiced furtiveness, always one step ahead of his enemies.

Examples of furtiveness in a Sentence

formal The suspect's furtiveness raised suspicions among the investigators.

informal I could sense his furtiveness as he tried to hide something from me.

slang Her furtiveness was so obvious, it was like she was up to no good.

figurative The dark clouds moved across the sky with a sense of furtiveness, hinting at an impending storm.

Grammatical Forms of furtiveness

• past tense: furtivenessed
• plural: furtivenesses
• comparative: more furtive
• superlative: most furtive
• present tense: furtiveness
• future tense: will furtiveness
• perfect tense: has furtivenessed
• continuous tense: is furtivenessing
• singular: furtiveness
• positive degree: furtive
• infinitive: to furtiveness
• gerund: furtivenessing
• participle: furtivenessed

Origin and Evolution of furtiveness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'furtiveness' originated from the Latin word 'furtivus' meaning stolen or secret.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'furtiveness' has evolved to refer to the quality of being secretive or sly in behavior.