unconcealed
Meaning
not hidden or kept secret; obvious.
Structure
Usage
she watched with unconcealed amusement as the puppy chased its tail.
his disappointment was unconcealed when the results were announced.
the report revealed the government's unconcealed bias in the matter.
Etymology
The word 'unconcealed' is built upon the older English verb 'conceal', which entered the language from Old French 'conceler'. This French term derived from Latin 'concelare', a compound of the intensive prefix 'con-' (thoroughly) and the verb 'celare' (to hide). The Latin 'celare' itself has a deep Indo-European ancestry, likely related to the concept of covering or secrecy. By adding the Old English negative prefix 'un-' to the past participle 'concealed', the word directly and logically forms an adjective meaning "not thoroughly hidden," perfectly preserving the transparent compositional meaning of its parts into modern usage.
Analysis
un- (old english, a prefix meaning "not"); con- (latin, a variant of 'com-' meaning "together, with"); -cealed (from latin 'celare', meaning "to hide").