Pronunciation: [dɪsˈiːvd] (IPA) 
The word "deceived" is spelled with a "c" instead of an "s" even though it sounds like "deceives." This is because "deceive" comes from the Old French word "decevoir," which was spelled with a "c." The spelling was later changed to "s" in the 16th century, but "deceive" remained unchanged. To accurately represent the pronunciation of "deceived," the International Phonetic Alphabet transcription would be /dɪˈsiːvd/.
Deceived is both a verb and an adjective derived from the verb "deceive." As a verb, it refers to the action of intentionally misleading or tricking someone, typically by creating a false impression or withholding important information. It involves manipulating or distorting facts or perceptions to gain an advantage or to cause someone to believe something that is not true. Deception can occur in numerous contexts, including personal relationships, business transactions, politics, advertising, and many other areas of life.
As an adjective, deceived describes an individual who has been tricked or led astray by someone else's deceitful actions or words. It implies a state of being cheated or fooled, where one has believed something to be true only to later discover the falsehood or deception behind it. Deceived individuals may feel a sense of betrayal, disappointment, or anger upon realizing the manipulation or trickery. They might question their own judgment and trust in others, as well as in their ability to accurately perceive and understand the world around them.
Overall, to be deceived is to fall victim to the intentional act of deceiving, which involves manipulating, misleading, or tricking someone using false information or withholding truth.
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The word "deceived" originates from the Old French verb "deceivre", which means "to deceive" or "to cheat". It ultimately comes from the Latin word "decipere", which carries the same meaning. The Latin word is a combination of "de-" meaning "from" or "away", and "capere" meaning "to take" or "to seize". Thus, the etymology of "deceived" suggests being led astray or taken away from the truth.
