SNEAKY Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

sneaky

adjective

ˈsnē-kē

as in shady

given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions his opponent's sneaky campaign manager was clearly up to something

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as in sneak

undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others a sneaky plan to replace the priceless painting with a copy

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Recent Examples of sneaky Upgrade your living room seating with an upholstered loveseat, a bench that doubles as sneaky storage, and a pull-out sofa bed with a chaise lounge that’s great for movie nights and overnight guests. —

Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 This perpetuates the deceptive claims and sneaky marketing tactics employed by manufacturers, such as the promise of losing a lot of weight in an impossibly short time frame. —

Jad Abdel Nour, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026 Some sneaky actors will lobby for regulation that favors them. —

Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 1 May 2026 Mongryong seemed very sneaky to me. —

Literary Hub, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for sneaky

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To inspire your planting design, here are some of the top native groundcovers experts recommend for sunny or shady spaces, and tips on how to use these plants to your advantage.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
When not flapping their wings, the chicks waddle around the nest, finding shady spots and playing with sticks and their dad's tail, the nonprofit said.

— Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 12 May 2026