Secretive synonyms and antonyms

sē'krĭ-tĭv, sĭ-krē'tĭv

(Idiomatic) Unwilling to divulge information.

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Inclined to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself.

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The definition of sneaky is someone who is deceptive or sly, or is something secret and reluctant.

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Almost always silent; not liking to talk; uncommunicative

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Performed or happening in secret.

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open (antonym)

Having constituent elements separated by a space in writing or printing:

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forthright (antonym)

The definition of forthright is a person, action or statement that is direct and straightforward.

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Reticent, secretive or uncommunicative

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Characterized by restraint or reserve in expression:

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by a side door

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in privacy

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Stealthy, furtive, well hidden, covert (especially movements).

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Having little or no space between elements or parts; tight and compact:

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inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information

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duplicitous (related)

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cynical (related)

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disreputable (related)

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unaccountable (related)

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in-private

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(Idiomatic) Lacking information.

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in chambers

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under the breath

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in the background

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in a corner

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under the cloak of

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(Not comparable) Set aside for the use of a particular person or party.

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communicative (antonym)

Inclined to communicate readily; talkative.

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honest (antonym)

Gained or earned by fair methods, not by cheating, lying, or stealing

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Mischievous in a playful way; roguish

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Not admitted or made known to others; secret

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with-bated-breath

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between ourselves

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Find another word for secretive. In this page you can discover 33 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for secretive, like: tight-lipped, reticent, sneaky, taciturn, furtive, undercover, open, forthright, closemouthed, tightlipped and by a side door.