sidelong
From the corner
Sidelong means directed to the side rather than straight ahead.
A sidelong glance is cast from the corner of the eye, often conveying suspicion, disapproval, or furtive interest: She gave him a sidelong look.
The word works as both adjective and adverb: He looked sidelong at the stranger.
With doubt or disapproval
- skepticalInclined to question claims
- distrustfulLacking faith in others
- waryGuardedly alert
- leeryCautiously distrustful
doubtful · questioning · quizzical · disapproving · scrutinizing · mistrustful · dubious · guarded
Stealthily deceptive
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
- covertIntentionally concealed
- secretiveInclined to conceal
shifty · skulking · sly · evasive · guarded · veiled · discreet · hidden
Affectedly modest
- coquettishPlayfully alluring in manner
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
- playfulInclined toward fun
- suggestiveHinting at impropriety
demure · alluring · arch · kittenish · saucy · cheeky · flirty · provocative
askance
With doubt or disapproval
- skepticalInclined to question claims
- distrustfulLacking faith in others
- waryGuardedly alert
leery · doubtful · questioning · quizzical · disapproving · scrutinizing · mistrustful · dubious · guarded · circumspect
sneaky
Stealthily deceptive
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
- covertIntentionally concealed
secretive · shifty · skulking · sly · evasive · guarded · veiled · discreet · hidden · underhand
coy
Affectedly modest
- coquettishPlayfully alluring in manner
- teasingPlayful, mild ridicule
- playfulInclined toward fun
suggestive · demure · alluring · arch · kittenish · saucy · cheeky · flirty · provocative · knowing
peek
Furtive brief look
squint · glint · eye · regard · survey · scan · peep · steal · dart · flick