Unmasking

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈmæskɪŋ/

Definitions of unmasking

noun the action of revealing the true identity or nature of someone or something

Example Sentences

A1 The superhero's unmasking revealed his true identity.

A2 The detective's unmasking of the culprit surprised everyone.

B1 The whistleblower's unmasking of corruption led to a major investigation.

B2 The journalist's unmasking of the scandal shook the political world.

C1 The hacker's unmasking of sensitive information caused a national security breach.

C2 The activist's unmasking of the government's hidden agenda sparked widespread protests.

Examples of unmasking in a Sentence

formal The detective's unmasking of the criminal was a key moment in solving the case.

informal I can't wait to see the unmasking of the mystery celebrity on the reality show.

slang The gossip blog promised an unmasking of the latest scandal in Hollywood.

figurative The artist's use of light and shadow creates an unmasking effect, revealing the true emotion behind the subject's face.

Grammatical Forms of unmasking

• past tense: unmasked
• plural: unmaskings
• comparative: more unmasking
• superlative: most unmasking
• present tense: unmask
• future tense: will unmask
• perfect tense: have unmasked
• continuous tense: is unmasking
• singular: unmasking
• positive degree: unmasking
• infinitive: to unmask
• gerund: unmasking
• participle: unmasking

Origin and Evolution of unmasking

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'unmasking' originated from the Old French word 'desmaskier' which means to reveal or expose someone's true identity by removing their mask.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of physical masks, the term 'unmasking' has evolved to also signify revealing the true nature or intentions of a person or entity.