secretive
intermediateB2/ˈsiː.krə.tɪv/ · se-cre-tive
tending to conceal feelings, thoughts, or intentions.
Meanings
tending to conceal feelings, thoughts, or intentions.
خیالات، جذبات یا ارادوں کو چھپانے کا رجحان رکھتا ہے۔
خفیہ
khufiya
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Common Collocations
- secretive behavior
- secretive in nature
- secretive about one's plans
Example Sentences
She had a secretive smile that left everyone curious.
اُس کا خفیہ مسکراہٹ سب کو متجسس کر گئی۔
Us ka khufiya muskurahat sab ko mutajassas kar gayi.
His secretive nature made it hard for others to trust him.
اُس کی خفیہ فطرت دوسروں کے لئے اُس پر اعتماد کرنا مشکل بنا دیتی ہے۔
Us ki khufiya fitrat dusron ke liye us par aitmaad karna mushkil bana deti hai.
The organization was known for its secretive operations.
یہ تنظیم اپنے خفیہ کارروائیوں کے لئے مشہور تھی۔
Yeh tanzeem apne khufiya karrawaiyon ke liye mashhoor thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a secretive person as someone who puts on a mask and hides their true self.
Imagine a figure in the shadows, quietly observing without revealing themselves.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
چور چوری تے، چور چوری نال۔
Chor chori te, chor chori naal.
A thief steals, while a thief covers their tracks.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "secretivus" — tending to keep secrets
First known use: 17th century
The word 'secretive' has evolved over time from the Latin roots through Middle English.