English · Word Candidate

cheated

/ˈt͡ʃiːtɪd/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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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).

Meaning · English

Having been defrauded.

Adjective

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).

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.

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