undisguised

adjective

Definition of undisguisednext
as in overt

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Recent Examples of undisguised The title track single recalls hitmakers like Anne Murray and Barbara Mandrell, except for the faint Auto-Tune ripples and an undisguised buckskin ‘Bama accent that brands an otherwise basic anti-fancy metaphor. — Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 9 Apr. 2026 The book does feature suburban family malaise, and a masked party where the vibes are off, but its frenetic pace and undisguised artifice are more reminiscent of madcap detective fiction. — Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026 In a marked contrast to the undisguised anger, bitter satire, and clear-eyed analysis of his colleagues, bewilderment became the theme of his monologue. — Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 2025 Among the casual selfies and behind-the-scenes shots was a photo snapped by the 24-year-old himself, showing Ice Spice leaning into him with undisguised affection. — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 30 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undisguised
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undisguised
  1. overt
  2. unmistakable
  3. obvious
  4. apparent
  5. palpable
  6. evident
  7. unequivocal
  8. unambiguous
Adjective
  • The Developmental Psychology findings suggest that higher-quality friendships are associated with less overt victimization and greater comfort-seeking over time.
    — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
  • This year has seen several notable incidents involving both overt and covert threats to undersea infrastructure, including Iranian efforts to impose fees on operators of undersea cables running through the contested Strait of Hormuz.
    — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of overt
Adjective
  • Down the block, Curtis walked around his neighborhood with the unmistakable countenance of someone who had just survived a disaster.
    — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The brass, the percussion, the unmistakable sound of banda, all carrying a piece of home.
    — Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of unmistakable
Adjective
  • Many players have obvious economic incentives to seek to extend their collegiate careers for as long as possible.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The press release probably didn’t need to also say the company imbued it with distinctive character or charm; that’s quite obvious from the design.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • The Trying star is leading The Death of Sherlock Holmes, which fills the gap between the detective’s apparent death at the Reichenbach Falls in 1891 and his reappearance in The Adventure of the Empty House three years later.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators with the city of Douglas, Georgia have released the identities of the five adults killed in an apparent murder-suicide last week.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • Deadly drone strikes force gangs to pay attention Prince’s drones have had two palpable effects.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The streets and campuses were loud with protests, but there was a palpable feeling of hope, enthusiasm, and joy.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of palpable
Adjective
  • The brasserie has Provençal leanings evident in a few of the menu’s flourishes—crisp triangular panisses with a garlicky aioli, a pinky-peach sauce algérienne for dipping your fries.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
  • And something more substantial, even, than the ongoing oddity of just where Washington Square Park fits into the scheme of things as it’s gone from an evident linchpin of the project to an apparent afterthought.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • The Board of Peace has been unequivocal that UNRWA will have no involvement in Gaza.
    — Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In civil denaturalization cases, the government generally must prove its case in federal court with clear, unequivocal and convincing evidence, a demanding standard that reflects the importance of citizenship and the consequences of revoking it.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of unequivocal
Adjective
  • Wasson is unambiguous about the state of mind in which the young Capra disembarked in the New World.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The sign is pretty unambiguous, rain is coming, and in some places quite a lot more.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of unambiguous

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“Undisguised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undisguised. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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