deceived
word · lemma: deceive
/dɪˈsivd/
di-SEEVD
/dɪsˈiːvd/
di-SEEVD
Definition
To be led to believe something that is not true, usually because someone lied or hid the truth from you.
Usage & Nuances
'Deceived' is the past form or participle of 'deceive'; it's formal and often used when someone has been tricked emotionally, financially, or through lies. Common in expressions like 'feel deceived' or 'been deceived by'.
Spanish: engañadoPortuguese (BR): enganadoPortuguese (PT): enganadoChinese (Simplified): 被欺骗Chinese (Traditional): 被欺騙Hindi: छला गयाArabic: مخدوعBengali: প্রতারিত - ঠকানো হয়েছেRussian: обманутыйJapanese: だまされたVietnamese: bị lừa - bị đánh lừaKorean: 속았다 - 기만당했다Turkish: aldatılmışUrdu: دھوکہ دیا گیاIndonesian: ditipu
Example Sentences
She felt deceived by her friend's lies.
basic
Many people were deceived by the fake advertisement.
basic
He realized he had been deceived about the true cost.
basic
I can't believe I was totally deceived by that story.
natural
After months of trust, learning I was deceived felt like a punch in the gut.
natural
He acted friendly, but I was deceived by his kindness.
natural