Furtive and Open

Opposite meaning words

Furtive adjective - Given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions.

Usage example: a furtive guy who always seems to be up to something, and usually that something is no-good

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Open is an antonym for furtive in topics: sly, sneaky.

Nearby Word: furtively

Open adjective - Open and observable; not secret or hidden.

Usage example: open ballots

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Furtive is an antonym for open.

Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener

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