UNDECEIVED Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

undeceived

verb

past tense of undeceive

as in disabused

to free from mistaken beliefs or foolish hopes promptly undeceived the young woman about the sincerity of the man's intentions

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This Penelope is knowing, gossipy, disabused.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 21 June 2026
Only when he was disabused of that notion, the source said, would the team’s fortunes change.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026

Definition of disabused

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We are charmed by the charming Odette as a snake is charmed, held swaying in wonder, only to be disillusioned afterward.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Uncertainty surrounds the squad, with Jean-Philippe Mateta disillusioned, his long-standing contract offer remaining unsigned and a year left on his deal.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of disillusioned

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Citizens on both sides of the aisle have become increasingly disenchanted with billionaires spending record sums to influence elections and policy while increasing their own net worths and driving up the cost of living for everyone else.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
This year, Kansas voters disenchanted with the major-party candidates won’t have the option of casting a protest vote.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of disenchanted

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