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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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
That came after countries including France and Germany stepped up efforts to attract students disillusioned with the prospect of a US education.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of disillusioned

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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
If Daniels decides to litigate the matter, other former college stars who are disenchanted by their alma mater for one reason or another could similarly try to stop their schools from using their NIL.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of disenchanted

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