cheated
/ˈt͡ʃiːtɪd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having been tricked or deceived.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Having been defrauded.
Adjective
Examples
The people feel cheated by the government's decision.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cheated” mean?
Having been tricked or deceived.
Is “cheated” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.