# true colours

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The real character, belief or intent of a person or group who present a dishonest picture of their nature to the world.

## Etymology
See show one's true colors.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/true-colours