Overt and Sneaky

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

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Sneaky is an antonym for overt.

Nearby Word: overtly

Sneaky adjective - Undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others.

Usage example: a sneaky plan to replace the priceless painting with a copy

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Overt is an antonym for sneaky.

Nearby Words: sneak, sneaking, sneaked, sneaker

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