undisguised

/'ʌndis'kʌst/

Thân thiện

She looked at the new gadget with undisguised curiosity.

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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. plain to see
   • undisguised curiosity