Word of the Day - 08/17/26
furtive
/'fɜrtɪv/(adj.): secret and sly or sordid
His furtive dealings with the black market earned him a reputation as an untrustworthy individual.
Word Origin
The word 'furtive' originates from the Latin word 'furtivus', meaning 'stolen, hidden, secret'. 'furtivus' itself derives from 'furtum', meaning 'theft' or 'a thing stolen', which comes from 'fur', meaning 'thief'.