furtiveness

/ˈfɜrtɪvnəs/
noun
  1. The quality or state of being secretive or sneaky.
    • The detective noticed the furtiveness of the man waiting outside the bank.
    • The furtiveness of his movements made the security guard suspicious.
    • There was a certain furtiveness in the way she avoided eye contact.
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