disguised
UK: dɪsˈɡaɪzd | US: dɪsˈɡaɪzd
adj. changed in appearance or behavior to conceal one's identity
v. (past tense of disguise) to alter one's appearance or manner to hide the truth
disguised = dis<away/opposite> + guise<appearance> + ed<past participle suffix>
- dis: Prefix meaning "away," "opposite," or "negation" (from Latin dis-).
- guise: Root meaning "appearance" or "manner" (from Old French guise, ultimately Germanic wīsą "manner").
- ed: Suffix indicating past tense or participle form.
Etymology Origin:
The word disguise originated in Middle English from Old French desguiser ("to change one's appearance"), combining des- (Latin dis-, implying reversal) and guise ("appearance"). The term reflects the act of concealing identity by altering outward presentation, a concept rooted in medieval theatrical and social practices.
The spy disguised himself as a waiter to avoid detection.
Her laughter was poorly disguised as a cough.
The thief escaped by disguising his voice on the phone.
The document contained disguised threats under polite language.
He felt disguised in the formal suit, unlike his usual casual attire.