Surreptitious

Pronunciation: /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəs/

Surreptitious (adj)

  1. Done secretly, without people noticing, often to avoid being seen or stopped.
  2. Involving secrecy used to hide wrongdoing or unfair actions.

Surreptitious (adjective)

Examples

  • She left a secret note in a hidden drawer.
  • They met in a secret room to avoid attention.