Dissimulated

/dɪˈsɪmjəleɪtɪd/ adjective, verb (past tense)

Definition

Hidden, disguised, or concealed intentionally; having pretended or acted falsely in the past.

Etymology

From the past participle of Latin dissimulare. The -ed ending marks either an adjective describing a state or the past tense of the verb. In English, it describes completed deception.

Kelly Says

Historical figures like Cardinal Richelieu were famous for their dissimulated intentions—they would appear to support one faction while secretly advancing another, making them brilliant and terrifying political operators.

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