surreptitious

🇺🇸 /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəs/ 🇬🇧 /ˌsʌrəpˈtɪʃəs/
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adjective
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done in a hidden way, without wanting to be noticed

He took a surreptitious look around to make sure no one was watching.

translation

adj. done in a hidden way, without wanting to be noticed