undisguised
/'ʌndis'kʌst/
Definition
Adjective: - Plain to see; not hidden or concealed: Used to describe feelings, attitudes, or qualities that are openly and clearly shown without any attempt to hide them. - Genuine; not pretended: Refers to something that is authentic and expressed without deception or artifice.
Usage and Examples
- Describing Open Emotion or Attitude:
- She looked at him with undisguised admiration. (Her admiration was completely visible and not hidden at all.)
- His undisguised contempt for the proposal made everyone uncomfortable. (His dislike for the idea was openly and clearly displayed.)
- Describing Obvious Qualities:
- The report was an undisguised attempt to influence public opinion. (The report was a clear and obvious effort, not a hidden one.)
Advanced Usage
- "Undisguised" as an intensifier: The word often intensifies the noun it modifies, emphasizing the sheer openness and lack of restraint.
- He felt a surge of undisguised joy. (This implies his joy was overwhelming and impossible to contain or hide.)
Variants and Related Words
- Disguised (adj.): Changed in appearance or character to conceal one's identity or true nature. (The opposite of ).
- The spy entered the party in a disguised form.
- Undisguisedly (adv.): In an open and unconcealed manner.
- She undisguisedly expressed her disagreement.
Synonyms
- Overt: Done or shown openly.
- Unconcealed: Not kept hidden or secret.
- Blatant: Completely obvious, often in a shocking or offensive way.
- Frank: Open, honest, and direct in speech or writing.
Antonyms
- Disguised: Having changed appearance to conceal identity.
- Hidden: Kept out of sight; concealed.
- Covert: Not openly acknowledged or displayed.
- Secret: Not known or seen by others.
Adjective
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plain to see
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undisguised curiosity
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