1. done in a quiet and secret way to avoid being noticed

Examples

• She cast a furtive glance at her watch during the meeting.
• The cat made furtive movements as it stalked the bird.
• He gave me a furtive look before slipping the note under my desk.
• The students exchanged furtive whispers in the library.
• She made a furtive attempt to hide the broken vase.
• His furtive behavior made everyone suspicious.
• The spy moved through the crowd with furtive steps.