Masked (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Having markings suggestive of a mask; "the masked face of a raccoon".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Meaning 2
Having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading; "hidden agenda"; "masked threat".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's decision to expand operations overseas seemed innocuous at first, but a closer examination revealed a masked intention to eliminate local competitors.
- A masked threat was identified in the seemingly innocent app that children had been using for educational purposes, collecting data for advertising agencies.
- During negotiations, both parties concealed their true motives, using friendly dialogue to hide the masked concerns each side held for the partnership's financial security.
- Upon analyzing the seemingly patriotic newscast, a closer examination uncovered masked intentions promoting radical nationalist agendas to instill xenophobic ideologies among citizens.
- Government inspectors scrutinized every level of operations after receiving information regarding masked fees attached to insurance claims from specific, dishonest businesses in the city.