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furtiveness

/ˌfɜːrtɪˈvɛsnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does furtiveness mean?

noun

The quality of being secretive or stealthy, often in a way that is intended to avoid detection or attention.

Example

"The thief's furtiveness was evident in the way he moved quietly through the shadows."

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