unbehüllt

Unbehüllt is a German adjective meaning not veiled or not concealed. It can denote physical nakedness or exposure, as well as metaphorical openness, candor, or frankness. In the physical sense it describes someone or something without coverings; in the figurative sense it characterizes statements, attitudes, or presentations that are direct, unmasked, and without disguise.

Etymology: The word is formed from behüllen, meaning “to veil” or “to cover,” with the prefix un- indicating negation. The construction emphasizes the removal of concealment. The term is part of standard German and is used in literary, journalistic, and formal contexts.

Usage: Die übliche Verwendung umfasst Wendungen wie sich unbehüllt äußern, unbehüllt zugeben oder unbehüllt zeigen. The nuance ranges from physical exposure to unabashed frankness; it is less common in everyday speech than offen or unverhüllt, but widely understood. In reporting, unbehüllt can signal a stark, unfiltered portrayal of events, while in literature it can heighten drama by stressing vulnerability or truthfulness.

See also: unverhüllt, offen, freimütig; Gegenstücke verhüllt, verborgen. Beispiele: Der Bericht schilderte unbehüllt die Missstände in der Verwaltung. Der Präsident gab unbehüllt zu, Fehler gemacht zu haben.