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Definition
taking pains to avoid being observed
or:
in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious)
or:
in a manner indicating nervousness (being cautious or appearing suspicious)
- He began taking furtive sips of the rice wine, little enough that its absence might not be missed.p. 190.6
furtive = in a manner to avoid being observed
- A flask became his constant companion, making furtive appearances in parking lots and corridors outside speaking halls.p. 338.9
There are no more uses of "furtive" in Unbroken by Hillenbrand.
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