furtiveness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈfɜː.tɪv.nəs/ us/ˈfɝː.t̬ɪv.nəs/
偷偷摸摸;鬼鬼祟祟
secret and often dishonest behaviour
Their voices had an urgent furtiveness. 他们的声音有点偷偷摸摸的，还带着些急迫感。
There was a furtiveness in the way she moved, as if she did not want to be observed.
See: furtive
- More examples
- He expressed his feelings with a terrified furtiveness that was heartbreaking.
- Anne was annoyed by this unnecessary furtiveness and wondered why John had not explained the situation to her sooner.
- Politicians' furtiveness over their pay cannot possibly be excused.