undisguised

[/ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/]
adjective
sem disfarce, desfarçado, aberto
1. not concealed or hidden; openly expressed or shown
His undisguised anger was evident to everyone in the room.
Sua raiva sem disfarce era evidente para todos na sala.
2. transparent; frank and honest without pretense
She gave an undisguised look of disappointment.
Ela deu um olhar de decepção completamente aberto.
3. not wearing a disguise or mask
The undisguised guests arrived at the party in their regular clothes.
Os convidados desfarçados chegaram à festa em suas roupas comuns.
In Brazilian culture, the concept of 'sem disfarce' (undisguised) is often valued in personal relationships where directness and authenticity are appreciated. In American culture, this trait is sometimes seen as refreshingly honest but can also be perceived as tactless depending on context. The word frequently appears in media and literature when describing authentic emotional expression.
NYC Slang
straight up, real talk, no cap
Synonyms / Sinônimos
unconcealedovertopenfrankobvioustransparentunveiled
Antonyms / Antônimos
disguisedconcealedhiddenmaskedveiledcovert

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sem disfarce, desfarçado, aberto
most common usage in everyday Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
sem disfarce, na lata
colloquial expression 'na lata' emphasizes directness
São Paulo
desfarçado, aberto, transparente
formal and business contexts prefer 'transparente'
Portugal
desfarçado, não disfarçado, manifesto
Portuguese variant uses 'manifesto' for obvious expressions

Related Words

disguiserevealexposecandidunmaskedhonest

Related Idioms & Phrases

undisguised contempt
undisguised joy
undisguised hostility
wear your heart on your sleeve (similar concept)
let the cat out of the bag (related to revealing truth)
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