WordGarden.iounconcealed
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- /ˌənkənˈsild/
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Adjective
not hidden, disguised, or suppressed; openly visible or expressed
Beyond the definition
Something unconcealed is out in the open and not hidden anymore. It may have been covered, kept secret, or held back before, but now it can be clearly seen. Think of a letter left on a desk for everyone to read, or a truth that finally comes to light. In a story, if a detective finds a clue that was hidden, that clue now lies unconcealed on the table for all to see. The word often suggests that whatever was once covered has been laid bare.
The opposite of unconcealed is "concealed," which means hidden or covered. You can conceal a gift under a cloth, but once the cloth is lifted, the gift is unconcealed. The word is also often used for things that are not physical, such as feelings, motives, or truths. Imagine a character in a story whose real intentions become unconcealed during a tense confrontation. That is the moment when nothing is hidden any longer.
The adjective unconcealed describes something that is revealed or exposed, especially when it was previously hidden, covered, or kept secret. It points to a state of openness that can feel clear, direct, and sometimes hard to ignore. For example: "After years of deception, his unconcealed honesty was refreshing to his family."
It is more than just "not hidden"; it often carries the idea that something is plainly visible, with little or no attempt to cover it. In literature, you will often see it paired with emotions to show that a character is not trying to hide how they feel. You might read about a villain's "unconcealed contempt" for the hero, or a mother's "unconcealed joy" at her child's return. In these cases, the feeling is so strong that it shows itself openly.
You'll often find unconcealed used in contexts involving visible emotion, open motives, or truths that are no longer hidden. A politician's unconcealed hunger for power might be evident in every speech they give, or a long-buried fact might become unconcealed when new evidence is found. While "revealed" and "exposed" are close synonyms, unconcealed puts special stress on the absence of anything hiding the person, thing, or truth. It is a strong choice when you want to show that the time for secrecy is over and everything now stands in plain view.
Examples
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Excitement
The children watched the fireworks with unconcealed excitement.
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Medical relief
Her unconcealed relief showed in her voice when the doctor said the test results were normal.
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Skepticism
She listened with unconcealed skepticism as he explained why he was late.
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Workplace hostility
His hostility toward the new manager was unconcealed from the start.
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- unconcealed anger
- unconcealed delight
- unconcealed weapon
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- unconcealedadjective