be secretive

Frequency: 8.525.1 per million words

To have the quality of being secretive.

secretiveverb + secretive

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Examples (10)

  • He tends to be secretive about his personal life.
  • Why are you being so secretive about your plans?
  • The organization has always been secretive regarding its funding sources.
  • She used to be quite secretive before she learned to trust people.
  • It's unwise to be secretive with your doctor about your symptoms.
  • He appeared to be secretive, often whispering and looking around.
  • If you are secretive, people might misunderstand your intentions.
  • They decided to be secretive about the surprise party.
  • Despite her open personality, she could be surprisingly secretive at times.
  • Don't be secretive; communication is key in any relationship.