The difference between Clandestine and Furtive

When used as adjectives, clandestine means done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose, whereas furtive means stealthy.


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  1. Clandestine as an adjective:

    Done or kept in secret, sometimes to conceal an illicit or improper purpose.

  2. Clandestine as an adjective (freemasonry, of a person or lodge):

    Not recognized as a regular member.

  1. Furtive as an adjective:

    Stealthy.

  2. Furtive as an adjective:

    Exhibiting guilty or evasive secrecy.