belied

American  

[bih-lahyd] / bɪˈlaɪd /

adjective

1. false, contradictory, or misrepresented.

   Her first belied statement was that the witnesses would agree.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of belie.

Other Word Forms

• unbelied
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of belied

belie ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The small weekly move belied a turbulent stretch.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

At 27, Duop’s youthful face belied a life marked by war and poverty.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2025

The upbeat aftermath of Friday’s meeting belied profound differences of opinion between the leaders of two nations that have an almost 2,000-mile border and share deep economic, security and cultural ties.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

All the potential scenarios outlined by the HSCA, though, belied Byers’ testimony.

From Slate • Dec. 1, 2025

He liked the verve of her bouffant wigs, the drawl of her native Mississippi, as well as the severe eyeglass frames that belied the warmth in her eyes.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie