unrevealed
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Definition
Adjective 1. Not made known; not disclosed or divulged: Refers to information, facts, or details that have been kept secret, hidden, or not yet told to others. 2. Remaining concealed or undiscovered: Describes something that exists but has not been uncovered, exposed, or brought to light.
Usage and Examples
- General Usage: Used to describe information, intentions, or truths that are deliberately kept secret or have simply not been shared.
- The details of the peace agreement remain unrevealed to the public.
- Her true motives for leaving the company are still unrevealed.
- Descriptive Usage: Can describe objects, places, or aspects that are hidden or not yet discovered.
- The map led to an unrevealed chamber deep within the temple.
- The full potential of the new technology is as yet unrevealed.
Advanced Usage
- "to remain unrevealed": A common collocation emphasizing the continued state of secrecy.
- The source of the anonymous donation chose to remain unrevealed.
- "as yet unrevealed": A phrase used to indicate that something is currently unknown but may become known in the future.
- The report contains as yet unrevealed evidence about the case.
Variants and Related Words
- Reveal (verb): To make previously unknown or secret information known.
- The journalist vowed to reveal the truth.
- Revelation (noun): The act of revealing something surprising or previously secret; the surprising fact itself.
- The biography contained several shocking revelations.
- Unrevealing (adjective): Not revealing; not providing any interesting or significant information.
- The statement from the official was brief and unrevealing.
Synonyms
- Undisclosed: Not revealed or made known, often by formal or deliberate choice.
- Secret: Kept hidden from knowledge or view.
- Hidden: Concealed; out of sight.
- Unknown: Not known or familiar.
Antonyms
- Revealed: Made known; disclosed.
- Disclosed: Made public or revealed.
- Known: Recognized, familiar, or within the realm of knowledge.
Adjective
- not made known