clandestine Antonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- unrestricted
- acknowledged
- straightforward
- acknowledged
- unrestricted
- avowed
- avowed
- straightforward
- unclassified
- unclassified
Weak:
Strongest:
Strong:
- underhand
- privy
- hush-hush
- underhanded
- stealth
- secret
- sneaking
- behind-the-scenes
- undisclosed
- hole-and-corner
- stealthy
- sneaky
- backstairs
- furtive
Weak:
Meaning of clandestine
clandestine (s)
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
clandestine (a.)
Conducted with secrecy; withdrawn from public notice, usually for an evil purpose; kept secret; hidden; private; underhand; as, a clandestine marriage.
clandestine Sentence Examples
- The two lovers arranged clandestine meetings under the cover of darkness.
- They conducted their clandestine operation behind closed doors, away from prying eyes.
- The group operated in a clandestine manner to avoid detection by authorities.
- Clandestine whispers filled the dimly lit alleyways as secrets were exchanged.
- The clandestine nature of their activities added an air of mystery to their organization.
- Despite their best efforts to remain clandestine, rumors began to spread about their covert actions.
- The clandestine affair threatened to unravel the fabric of their carefully constructed lives.
- In the clandestine world of espionage, trust was a rare commodity.
- They communicated through clandestine channels to avoid interception by adversaries.
- The clandestine meeting was arranged with utmost secrecy to protect the identities of those involved.
FAQs About the word clandestine
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methodsConducted with secrecy; withdrawn from public notice, usually for an evil purpose; kept secret; hidden; privat
sneak, private,undercover, covert, surreptitious, underground, underhand, privy, hush-hush, underhanded
overt, public, open, overt,public, open, unrestricted, acknowledged, straightforward, acknowledged
The two lovers arranged clandestine meetings under the cover of darkness.
They conducted their clandestine operation behind closed doors, away from prying eyes.
The group operated in a clandestine manner to avoid detection by authorities.
Clandestine whispers filled the dimly lit alleyways as secrets were exchanged.
