oförställd

Oförställd is a Swedish adjective that describes someone or something as unfeigned, sincere, or genuine. It implies a lack of pretense, artifice, or artificiality. When used to describe a person, it suggests that their emotions, intentions, or expressions are natural and not consciously manipulated for effect. An oförställd person is often perceived as direct, honest, and true to themselves.

The term can also be applied to actions, sentiments, or even artistic expressions. For example, an oförställd apology would be one that is deeply felt and not merely a perfunctory gesture. Similarly, an oförställd piece of music might evoke raw and genuine emotion without being overly polished or sentimentalized. The core meaning revolves around authenticity and the absence of anything that might obscure or distort the true nature of the subject. It stands in contrast to concepts like being affected, artificial, or insincere. The etymology of the word can be traced to "förställd," meaning disguised or disguised, with the prefix "o-" negating it, thus signifying "not disguised" or "not feigned."