peittelemättömällä

Peittelemättömällä is a Finnish adjective phrase used to describe something that is not concealed or hidden, i.e., open, frank, or unconcealed in nature. In everyday language it often refers to statements, behavior, or appearances that reveal the truth without masking it. The form is most commonly seen in phrases like peittelemättömällä tavalla, meaning “in an unconcealed/open manner,” or peittelemättömän totuuden paljastuminen, “the disclosure of the naked truth.”

Grammar and word formation: Peittelemättömä is the base adjective meaning “unconcealed.” It is formed from the verb peitellä (to hide) with a negative suffix, yielding peittelemätön, and it is then declined as a Finnish adjective. The adessive form peittelemättömällä marks manner or location in phrases such as peittelemättömällä tavalla (“in an unconcealed way”). Like other adjectives, peittelemättömä can modify nouns in various cases, for example peittelemömän totuuden paljastuminen (the disclosure of the unconcealed truth).

Usage and nuance: The term is common in journalism, politics, and literary prose to convey bluntness or transparency. It can carry praise (frankness, honesty) or criticism (disregard for tact, insensitivity), depending on context. Its nuance is stronger than neutral descriptors like suorasukainen or rehellinen, signaling a deliberate avoidance of concealment.

See also: euphemism vs. frankness; bluntness in language; naked truth in Finnish idiom. In translation, peittelemättömällä often corresponds to “unconcealed,” “unmasked,” or “openly,” with additional shades of “frankly” or “in an unhidden manner.”