The difference between Clandestine and Undercover

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


Undercover is also noun with the meaning: a person who works undercover.

Undercover is also verb with the meaning: to provide too little coverage.

check bellow for the other definitions of Clandestine and Undercover

  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. Undercover as an adjective:

    Performed or happening in secret.

  2. Undercover as an adjective:

    Employed or engaged in spying or secret investigation.

  1. Undercover as a noun:

    A person who works undercover.

  1. Undercover as a verb:

    To provide too little coverage.