thievish
Inclined to steal
Thievish describes someone inclined to steal, or something suggestive of theft.
A thievish look might be furtive or sneaky.
The word carries a lighter tone than outright calling someone a thief—more a tendency or quality than an accusation: The thievish cat kept swiping food from the counter.
Inclined to mislead others
- untrustworthyNot deserving of confidence
- corruptDishonest, open to bribes
- fraudulentInvolving intentional dishonesty
- crookedBent or dishonest
dishonorable · unethical · duplicitous · scheming · underhanded · treacherous · deceptive · cheating
Stealthily deceptive
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
- covertIntentionally concealed
- secretiveInclined to conceal
skulking · slinking · clandestine · shadowy · catlike · silent · noiseless · undetected
Mischievously charming
- rascallyMischievously dishonest
- scoundrellyCharacteristic of a villain
- impishPlayfully mischievous in manner
- slyCleverly deceptive
knavish · prankish · tricksy · waggish · puckish · artful · cunning · wily
One who breaks in
- robberOne who steals by force
- pickpocketThief who steals carried items
- shoplifterOne who steals merchandise
- pilfererOne who steals trifles
bandit · looter · plunderer · felon · outlaw · crook · swindler · embezzler
Excessively wanting more
- graspingGreedy for wealth
- acquisitiveDesiring material gain
- avariciousExcessively desirous of wealth
- rapaciousExcessively grasping or greedy
envious · covetous · desirous · grabby · predatory · opportunistic · mercenary · piratical
deceitful
Inclined to mislead others
- untrustworthyNot deserving of confidence
- corruptDishonest, open to bribes
- fraudulentInvolving intentional dishonesty
crooked · dishonorable · unethical · duplicitous · scheming · underhanded · treacherous · deceptive · cheating · conniving
sneaky
Stealthily deceptive
- surreptitiousDone secretly, avoiding detection
- stealthySecretly cautious in movement
- covertIntentionally concealed
secretive · skulking · slinking · clandestine · shadowy · catlike · silent · noiseless · undetected · prowling
roguish
Mischievously charming
- rascallyMischievously dishonest
- scoundrellyCharacteristic of a villain
- impishPlayfully mischievous in manner
sly · knavish · prankish · tricksy · waggish · puckish · artful · cunning · wily · crafty
burglar
One who breaks in
- robberOne who steals by force
- pickpocketThief who steals carried items
- shoplifterOne who steals merchandise
pilferer · bandit · looter · plunderer · felon · outlaw · crook · swindler · embezzler · kleptomaniac
greedy
Excessively wanting more
- graspingGreedy for wealth
- acquisitiveDesiring material gain
- avariciousExcessively desirous of wealth
rapacious · envious · covetous · desirous · grabby · predatory · opportunistic · mercenary · piratical · plundering
thievishhonest
Free from deception
honorable · trustworthy · upright · scrupulous · ethical
thievishhonest
Free from deception
generous · philanthropic · benevolent · honorable · giving