Stealth

/stɛlθ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of moving, proceeding, or acting in a covert or secret manner.

The thief was known for his stealth, slipping in and out without being noticed.

A mode of operation that minimizes detection or visibility.

Military operations often rely on stealth to avoid enemy radar.

The quality of being able to avoid detection or being seen.

The stealth of the creature allowed it to hunt effectively in its natural habitat.

The ability to do something under the radar or without attracting attention.

She accessed the information with such stealth that no one suspected a thing.

Middle English stelthe, from Old English stealþ, meaning 'secrecy', 'slyness'.

stealth mode

A setting where a device or person becomes less detectable.

stealth bomber

A military aircraft designed for low observable radar characteristics.

furtive

Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt.

surreptitious

Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of.

To be sneaky or discreet in one's actions.

He really pulled off that exam in stealth, no one knew he was studying.