The convict made many furtive attempts to escape from prison. Questioned by the police, the thief gave only furtive answers that told them nothing. He tired of stealing furtive glances and decided to...
Furtive: fur-tive, adj. 1. Characterized by stealth; surreptitious 2. Expressive of hidden motives or purpose; shifty"The convict made many furtive attempts to escape from prison."