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UNAVOWED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does unavowed mean?
• UNAVOWED (adjective)
The adjective UNAVOWED has 3 senses:
1. not openly expressed
2. not affirmed or mentioned or declared
3. not openly made known
Familiarity information: UNAVOWED used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not openly expressed
Synonyms:
sneaking; unavowed
Context example:
a sneaking suspicion
Similar:
concealed (hidden on any grounds for any motive)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not affirmed or mentioned or declared
Similar:
undeclared (not announced or openly acknowledged)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Not openly made known
Synonyms:
secret; unavowed
Context example:
a secret bride
Similar:
unacknowledged (not recognized or admitted)
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