Meaning of the word surreptitious in English

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surreptitious

US /ˌsɝː.əpˈtɪʃ.əs/
UK /ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs/

Adjective

kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of

Example:
He made a surreptitious attempt to leave the room.
They had a surreptitious meeting in the park.