unhidden

The artist's unhidden sketchbook lies open on the table.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not concealed; visible or exposed: "unhidden" describes something that is not hidden, kept secret, or covered up; it is fully apparent or accessible to view or knowledge.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Her unhidden anger was evident to everyone in the room. (Her anger was not concealed; it was clearly visible.)
  • The treasure was left unhidden in the open field. (The treasure was not hidden; it was exposed and easy to find.)

Advanced Usage

• "unhidden agenda": a plan or motive that is openly stated, as opposed to a "hidden agenda" which is secret.

  • The politician’s unhidden agenda was to raise taxes for public services. (The plan was openly declared, not concealed.)

• "unhidden feelings": emotions that are expressed directly without disguise.

  • His unhidden feelings of joy made the celebration even more heartfelt. (His joy was openly displayed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Unhiddenness (noun): the state or quality of being unhidden.

  • The unhiddenness of the data allowed for full transparency. (The data was not concealed, leading to openness.)

• Hidden (adj): the antonym, meaning concealed or kept out of sight.

  • The hidden path was difficult to find. (The path was not visible.)

Synonyms

• Exposed: left without protection or concealment.
• Revealed: made known or visible.
• Open: not closed or covered; accessible.
• Unconcealed: not hidden; obvious.

Antonyms

• Hidden: kept secret or out of sight.
• Concealed: kept from view or knowledge.
• Secret: not known or seen by others.

Related Idioms

• Out in the open: not hidden; publicly known.

  • Their disagreement was out in the open for all to see. (It was unhidden and obvious.)

• On display: clearly visible or exhibited.

  • The artist’s unhidden talent was on display at the gallery. (The talent was openly shown.)