Definition

Not openly acknowledged or declared; kept secret or hidden.

Example

His unavowed intentions were revealed during the meeting.

Conversation

I heard there's an unavowed crush in our friend group.

Really? Who do you think it is?

I have my suspicions, but it's all just unavowed feelings for now.

Haha, it makes things more interesting, doesn't it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unavowed → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "avowed" (from Old French *avouer*, meaning to acknowledge or confess). The word "unavowed" means not acknowledged or confessed, indicating something that is hidden or not openly declared.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') acknowledging something ('avowed') — that's why unavowed means something that is not openly acknowledged.

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