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undisguised

undisguised

3 4.7
Clearly shown and not hidden, often about feelings
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
translation icon : sin disimulo
  • The Cabinet officers looked at each other, then at Mikaso with undisguised shock.

Because this is the last undisguised, naked face of capitalism nearing its end.

Examples

  • Belle watched the contest of strength with undisguised amusement.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • When he saw her looking at him, undisguised relief poured across his face.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • Through it all, Agnes watched her with undisguised interest.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • The boy had been glaring at us with undisguised hostility.

    Blog text (26)
  • By their expressions, Jera and Jonathan had seen the same visions and were staring at Alfred in undisguised wonder.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Morgan Leah was looking at him with undisguised irritation, and Walker Boh was on his feet.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • "What lush and fertile land you have!" said Edmund, gazing about him with undisguised envy.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • "Monsieur!" she exclaimed, beaming at Luc before flashing Meredith a glance filled with undisguised curiosity.

    Fiction book (1996)
  • When he spoke about his goals, there was an undisguised passion in his voice.

  • She listened to their criticisms with undisguised irritation on her face.

Synonyms

obvious
vsundisguised
1.0

Easy to see or understand

is more about not being concealed than just being easy to see
apparent
vsundisguised
317 2.8

Easy to see or understand

is the same openness but often stresses obviousness to perception
transparent
vsundisguised
43 3.5

Very obvious and easy to see or understand

focuses on being plainly apparent without hidden intent
unmistakable
vsundisguised
43 3.9

Very clear and easy to recognize

is less absolute and more about being openly visible rather than unique
unequivocal
vsundisguised
  • Formal
24 6.7

Completely clear and leaving no doubt

is about plain openness rather than absolute certainty or proof
unconcealed
vsundisguised
1 4.2

Easy to see or notice

has identical meaning but uses different wording
glaringly apparent
vsundisguised
1 3.5

Very clear and hard to miss

is less intense, meaning simply openly visible without dramatic force
decided
vsundisguised
2.6

Very clear and easy to notice

is milder, describing simple openness rather than marked definiteness

Antonyms

125 1.1

A thing that is not easily seen or found

6 4.2

Hidden so people do not know the true identity or purpose

How Obvious

blatant
96 4.5
undisguised
3 4.7
obvious
1.0
apparent
317 2.8
subtle
276 6.0

Surface Forms

undisguised positive

Morphology

undisguised = disguised (transparent) = un + disguise + ed

The word is formed by adding the productive negative prefix 'un-' to the adjective 'disguised', yielding the straightforward meaning 'not disguised'.

Etymology

Undisguised comes from the beginning un- meaning 'not' and the word disguise meaning 'to hide' or 'a false appearance', so it means 'not hidden'. That's why something undisguised is plain, open, and clearly obvious.