unconcealed en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English concealed English unconcealed From un- + concealed.
Meanings
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open to view; not hidden or concealed
An amusing incident on the first of these journeys was the checking by signal of the flyer about 3 miles out of Paris, with the result that it was overhauled by the 6.25 p.m. semi-fast from Paris to Montargis, to the unconcealed delight of passengers in the latter.
1952 December, 'Mercury', “Modern French Locomotive Performance”, in Railway Magazine, pages 808-809:Dr. Beeching's obvious intent is that if Scottish—and similarly unprofitable English and Welsh—railways are to be maintained, it must be done by an unconcealed subsidy; he is determined that the railways shall no longer be preoccupied with—and derided for—immense deficits which include the burden of social services the State must openly underwrite, if it wants them.
1962 October, “Talking of Trains: Passed to you, Mr. Macmillan”, in Modern Railways, page 220:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most unconcealed | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more unconcealed | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
bg неприкрит (open to view; not hidden)