covert
word
/ˈkoʊvɝt/
KOH-vurt
/kəʊvˈɜːt/
koh-VURT
Definition
Hidden, secret, or not openly shown; usually describes actions that are done secretly, especially for reasons of safety or secrecy.
Usage & Nuances
'Covert' is formal and often used in military, intelligence, or legal contexts (e.g., 'covert operation'). The opposite is 'overt' (open, obvious). Not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Spanish: encubierto - secretoPortuguese (BR): secreto - encobertoPortuguese (PT): secreto - encobertoChinese (Simplified): 秘密的 - 隐蔽的Chinese (Traditional): 祕密的 - 隱蔽的Hindi: गुप्त - छुपा हुआArabic: سري - خفيBengali: গোপন - গুপ্তRussian: тайный - скрытыйJapanese: 秘密の - 隠密のVietnamese: bí mật - kín đáoKorean: 은밀한 - 비밀의Turkish: gizli - örtülüUrdu: خفیہ - پوشیدہIndonesian: rahasia - tersembunyi
Example Sentences
She gave a covert glance to her friend.
basic
The company took covert steps to avoid media attention.
basic
They met in a covert location, away from prying eyes.
natural
His covert support helped the project succeed without anyone noticing.
natural
All their communications were covert, using encrypted messages.
natural
The agents went on a covert mission.
basic