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unverhohlen

openly, undisguisedly

adverb un-fer-HOH-len Rare
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Also means

without concealment

Usage Note

unverhohlen modifies how an emotion or opinion is expressed — without hiding it: unverhohlen lachen, unverhohlen neugierig sein. It often describes behaviour that the speaker finds somewhat forward or socially notable.

Examples

"Er zeigte unverhohlen seine Enttäuschung über das Ergebnis."

Natural Translation

He showed his disappointment about the result without concealment.

Literal Translation

He showed undisguisedly his disappointment about the result.

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