Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unavowed
adjective
/ˌʌn.əˈvaʊd/

Definition
Not acknowledged or admitted.

Examples
- Her unavowed ambition to become a writer drove her to work tirelessly on her novel.
- He had an unavowed interest in the subject, even though he never discussed it with anyone.

Meaning
Something that is unavowed is not openly expressed or accepted.

Synonyms
- Undeclared
- Hidden
- Unacknowledged
- Secret