Unmasked: meaning, definitions and examples
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unmasked
[ ʌnˈmæskt ]
revealed identity
The term 'unmasked' refers to the act of removing a mask or uncovering a concealed identity. It can be used in a literal sense, such as taking off a physical mask, or in a metaphorical sense, indicating the revelation of someone's true self or intentions. Unmasking can occur in various contexts, including performances, personal relationships, or investigative situations where hidden truths are exposed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The unmasked villain revealed his true identity.
- In the final act, the hero was unmasked to the audience.
- After years of deception, she finally unmasked her lies.
- The documentary aimed to unmask the reality behind the scandal.
Translations
Translations of the word "unmasked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desmascarado
🇮🇳 अनमास्केड
🇩🇪 entblößt
🇮🇩 tanpa topeng
🇺🇦 неприхований
🇵🇱 odsłonięty
🇯🇵 マスクなし
🇫🇷 démasqué
🇪🇸 desenmascarado
🇹🇷 maskesiz
🇰🇷 마스크 없는
🇸🇦 غير مغطى
🇨🇿 odmaskovaný
🇸🇰 odmaskovaný
🇨🇳 未戴面具
🇸🇮 odkrit
🇮🇸 ófrá
🇰🇿 бетпердесіз
🇬🇪 გაუმხილავი
🇦🇿 maskasız
🇲🇽 sin máscara
Etymology
The word 'unmasked' originates from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of', and the word 'masked', which is derived from 'mask'. The Middle English term 'maske' traced its roots to the Old French 'masque', which referred to a cover for the face used during performances or to disguise identity. The combination of these elements in 'unmasked' began to emerge in usage around the late 19th century, evolving from its literal meaning of removing a physical mask to a broader metaphorical application in literature and social commentary. It has been widely adopted in various contexts, including drama, psychology, and investigative narratives, where truths are obscured and subsequently revealed.