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undisguised

|un-dis-guised|

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/ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/

openly shown

Etymology
Etymology Information

'undisguised' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'disguised' from Old French 'desguiser', where 'des-' meant 'away' and 'guise' meant 'appearance'.

Historical Evolution

'disguised' changed from the Old French word 'desguiser' and eventually became the modern English word 'disguise', with 'undisguised' forming by adding the prefix 'un-'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'disguise' meant 'to change appearance', and 'undisguised' evolved to mean 'not hidden or concealed'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

not concealed or hidden; openly shown or expressed.

Her undisguised joy was evident to everyone.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45