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telltale

1 of 2adjective
/ˈtɛlteɪl/
1

suggesting or indicating something, particularly something unnoticeable or secret

  • The telltale odor of smoke suggested that a fire had occurred in the building.
  • His telltale hesitation indicated that he was hiding something from us.
  • The telltale signs of exhaustion were evident in her drooping eyelids and slumped posture.
  • The telltale stains on the carpet hinted at the presence of a spilled drink.
  • The telltale twitch of his eye betrayed his nervousness during the interview.
Synonyms:
tellingrevealingtelltale(a)