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Definition of undeceived

undeceived

/ˌʌndɪˈsiːvd/
un · de · ceived
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• adjective

1

Not misled, tricked, or fooled by false appearances or claims; clear-sighted.

Example

"The seasoned auditor remained completely undeceived by the company's creative accounting practices."

2

Freed from a previous illusion, misconception, or false belief.

Example

"Once undeceived about the candidate's true motives, the voters quickly withdrew their support."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Undeceived' can either mean 'never having been tricked' (from the prefix 'un-' + 'deceived') or 'freed from a previous illusion' (as the past participle of the verb 'undeceive'). Context determines whether a person resisted deception from the start or was later disabused of a false belief.

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• Nearby Words

undebatably
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century either by prefixing 'un-' ('not') to 'deceived', or as the past participle of the verb 'undeceive' (from 'un-' denoting reversal + 'deceive', ultimately from Latin 'decipere', meaning 'to ensnare or cheat').

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Undeceived. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/undeceived
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