undisguised

IPA/ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
KK[ˌʌndɪsɡˈaɪzd]IPA/ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/

undisguised — adjective

  • undisguisedpositive
  • more undisguisedcomparative
  • most undisguisedsuperlative

1. easy to notice because no effort is made to hide a real feeling, attitude, quali

1.adjectiveC1
Definition

easy to notice because no effort is made to hide a real feeling, attitude, quality, or purpose

Example

Evelyn gave the new manager an undisguised look of contempt.

collocation: undisguised contempt

After the exam ended, Hamza sighed with undisguised relief in the hallway.

pattern: with undisguised + feeling noun

Common collocations
  • undisguised contempt
  • undisguised relief
  • undisguised anger
  • undisguised delight
  • undisguised aim
Synonyms
  • open

    Broader and more neutral; 'undisguised' stresses that nothing is being hidden.

  • unconcealed

    More formal and closer to written style.

  • blatant

    Usually suggests something offensively obvious, which 'undisguised' does not always imply.

Antonyms
  • hidden

    Kept out of sight or not openly shown.

  • concealed

    Deliberately covered so other people do not notice it.

  • masked

    Covered by another appearance or feeling.

Grammar Patterns

undisguised + noun

with undisguised + noun

Usage Note

Usually modifies feelings, attitudes, qualities, or intentions that people often try to conceal. It is stronger than merely 'visible' because it suggests that the lack of concealment itself is noticeable.

Common Mistakes

She spoke undisguised to the reporter.
She spoke with undisguised anger to the reporter.
'Undisguised' usually modifies a noun such as a feeling or attitude, not the verb directly.

Word family

Synonym discussion

Sense: adjective/1

'Undisguised' emphasizes that a real feeling, intention, or attitude is visible because nobody is trying to cover it. 'Open' is broader and can describe a general manner or policy, not only an emotion that shows through. 'Unconcealed' is close in meaning but sounds more formal and detached. 'Blatant' goes further by suggesting that the obviousness is shocking, rude, or hard to ignore. So you can speak of undisguised relief after danger ends, an open disagreement in a meeting, unconcealed hostility in a report, or blatant prejudice in a speech.

undisguised ↗open ↗unconcealed ↗blatant

Common collocations

Nouns

  • undisguised contempt
  • undisguised relief
  • undisguised anger
  • undisguised delight
  • undisguised hostility

Phrases

  • with undisguised relief
  • with undisguised contempt

Prepositions

Etymology

Old FrenchMiddle EnglishEnglish

Built in English from the negative prefix 'un-' and 'disguised', the adjective from 'disguise'. 'Disguise' came into English through Middle English from Old French, where it referred to changing someone's appearance or character.

First known use

15th century

15th century, in the meaning defined above