Synonyms of secrecy

secrecy

noun

ˈsē-krə-sē 

as in secretiveness

the practice or habit of keeping secrets or keeping one's affairs secret

this administration's steadfast adherence to secrecy is beginning to cost it the trust of the voters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• secretiveness
• prudence
• privacy
• silence
• confidentiality
• closeness
• reticence
• stealth
• circumspection
• wariness
• discretion
• subterfuge
• concealment
• reserve
• taciturnity
• discreetness
• furtiveness
• covertness
• underhandedness
• sneakiness
• slyness
• shiftiness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• openness
• honesty
• frankness
• candor
• indiscretion
• imprudence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of secrecy

Money troubles Andrew’s financial standing has long been shrouded in secrecy among the Royal family, the Windsors, and their tax accountants. —Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026

Once upon a time, the attendees of an event like the one that took place the other week might have shied away from being associated with a figure like Land, but that night there was no sense of scandal or secrecy. —James Duesterberg, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026

The amendment to House Bill 1359, which outlines a process for scanning ballots without secrecy envelopes, passed in a 6-3 vote during a Senate Elections Committee meeting. —Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 16 Feb. 2026

This culture of secrecy starts at the top. —John Deaton, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026