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- [dis-gahyz, dih-skahyz]
- /dɪsˈgaɪz, dɪˈskaɪz/
- /ˌʌn.dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-gahyz, dih-skahyz]
- /dɪsˈgaɪz, dɪˈskaɪz/
Definitions of undisguised word
- verb with object undisguised to change the appearance or guise of so as to conceal identity or mislead, as by means of deceptive garb: The king was disguised as a peasant. 1
- verb with object undisguised to conceal or cover up the truth or actual character of by a counterfeit form or appearance; misrepresent: to disguise one's intentions. 1
- noun undisguised that which disguises; something that serves or is intended for concealment of identity, character, or quality; a deceptive covering, condition, manner, etc.: Noble words can be the disguise of base intentions. 1
- noun undisguised the makeup, mask, costume, or overall changed appearance of an entertainer: a clown's disguise. 1
- noun undisguised the act of disguising: to speak without disguise. 1
- noun undisguised the state of being disguised; masquerade: The gods appeared in disguise. 1
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Origin of undisguised
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English disg(u)isen < Anglo-French, Old French de(s)guiser, equivalent to des- dis-1 + -guiser, derivative of guise guise
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Parts of speech for Undisguised
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
undisguised popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
undisguised usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for undisguised
adj undisguised
- above board — An arrangement or deal that is above board is legal and is being carried out honestly and openly.
- bald-faced — barefaced (def 2).
- broad — Something that is broad is wide.
- call a spade a spade — to speak plainly and frankly
- cinched — a strong girth used on stock saddles, having a ring at each end to which a strap running from the saddle is secured.
adjective undisguised
- direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- directly — in a direct line, way, or manner; straight: The path leads directly to the lake.
- disclosed — Simple past tense and past participle of disclose.
- flagitous — (archaic) wicked, reprehensible.
Antonyms for undisguised
adj undisguised
- necromantic — a method of divination through alleged communication with the dead; black art.
adjective undisguised
- deviating — to turn aside, as from a route, way, course, etc.
- enigmatical — Pertaining to an enigma.
- fastened — to attach firmly or securely in place; fix securely to something else.
- interrupted — having an irregular or discontinuous arrangement, as of leaflets along a stem.
- mistakable — capable of being or liable to be mistaken or misunderstood.
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