dissemble
verb (used with object)
to give a false or misleading appearance to; conceal the truth or real nature of.
undissembled
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a word derived from
dissemble.
Example Sentences
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He apologized for deserting his ally, by representing to him all the real, undissembled difficulties under which he labored; and Lewis, with the greatest complaisance and good humor, admitted the validity of his excuses.
From The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part F. From Charles II. to James II. by David Hume
That fiery chief, renown'd for gen'rous freedom, For zeal unguarded, undissembled hate, For daring truth, and turbulence of honour!
From Dr. Johnson's Works: Life, Poems, and Tales, Volume 1 The Works of Samuel Johnson, Ll.D., in Nine Volumes by Samuel Johnson
With tears on my cheeks quite undissembled, and a breast not ashamed of fluttering, I ran to Firm Gundry, and took his right hand, and allowed him no refuge from tender wet eyes.
From Erema — My Father's Sin by R. D. (Richard Doddridge) Blackmore
As a tree fruit beares, So doth an undissembled sorrow, teares.
From Bussy D'Ambois and The Revenge of Bussy D'Ambois by Frederick S. Boas
Thus in colonial times dwelt they together as brethren, Taking part in each others' concerns with an undissembled sympathy.
From Man of Uz, and Other Poems by Lydia Howard Sigourney
