secrecy (Meaning)
secrecy (n)
the trait of keeping things secret
the condition of being concealed or hidden
secrecy (n.)
The state or quality of being hidden; as, his movements were detected in spite of their secrecy.
That which is concealed; a secret.
Seclusion; privacy; retirement.
The quality of being secretive; fidelity to a secret; forbearance of disclosure or discovery.
Synonyms & Antonyms of secrecy
secrecy Sentence Examples
- The project's secrecy was paramount, with only a select few privy to its details.
- The government maintained strict secrecy about its nuclear weapons program.
- To ensure the mission's success, the team implemented measures to preserve its secrecy.
- Mia's past as a spy demanded unwavering secrecy, as any revelation could put her life in danger.
- The organization's secrecy shielded its members from scrutiny and allowed them to operate with impunity.
- The researcher held the discovery's secrecy close, fearing its potential consequences if made public.
- The leak of classified documents compromised the country's secrecy and weakened its position.
- The cult's secrecy kept its members isolated and vulnerable to manipulation.
- The witness's testimony revealed the secrecy and corruption within the corporation.
- In the realm of espionage, secrecy is a double-edged sword, providing protection but also fostering mistrust.
FAQs About the word secrecy
the trait of keeping things secret, the condition of being concealed or hiddenThe state or quality of being hidden; as, his movements were detected in spite of
secretiveness, silence, privacy, confidentiality,prudence, furtiveness, reserve, reticence,closeness, concealment
frankness, honesty, candor,openness, honesty, candor, frankness, openness,, imprudence
The project's secrecy was paramount, with only a select few privy to its details.
The government maintained strict secrecy about its nuclear weapons program.
To ensure the mission's success, the team implemented measures to preserve its secrecy.
Mia's past as a spy demanded unwavering secrecy, as any revelation could put her life in danger.
