Obreptitious

/ˌəʊbrɛpˈtɪʃəs/

/ˌoʊbrɛpˈtɪʃəs/

Translation of "obreptitious" into Russian

Adjective

/ˌəʊbrɛpˈtɪʃəs/

/ˌoʊbrɛpˈtɪʃəs/

obreptitious

more obreptitious Comp.

most obreptitious Super.

His obreptitious behavior made everyone suspicious.

Его скрытное поведение вызвало подозрения у всех.

Adjective

/ˌəʊbrɛpˈtɪʃəs/

/ˌoʊbrɛpˈtɪʃəs/

Characterized by deceit or trickery; carried out in a secretive or underhanded manner.

The obreptitious manner in which the deal was conducted raised suspicions among the board members.

Obtained, done, or made by stealthy misrepresentation; deceitfully acquired, especially of official permissions or dispensations.

In canon law a dispensation obtained by false statements was deemed obreptitious and therefore void.