furtive

/ˈfɜr·t̬ɪv/ adj

Definition

› done or acting secretly and quietly to avoid being noticed: They exchanged furtive gestures and words of encouragement. furtively

/ˈfɜr·t̬ɪv·li/ adv › She glanced furtively at the papers on his desk.

(Definition of furtive adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

something which threatens to cause problems or unhappiness in the future

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