Unexposed
(adjective)
- Not yet having been subjected to or having experienced something, especially something harmful or dangerous.
- Not yet having been revealed, disclosed, or made known to the public or to a particular group of people.
- Not yet having been laid bare, shown, or revealed in some other way.
Origin:
Derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' + exposed, which is derived from the latin word 'expositum' meaning 'laid open, uncovered'.
Examples:
- The vaccine was unexposed and untested, with new ingredients, methods, and outcomes, and was being studied and evaluated by researchers and regulators.
- The evidence was unexposed and hidden, with secret documents, files, and tapes, and was being discovered and disclosed by whistleblowers and journalists.
- The truth was unexposed and unknown, with mysteries, puzzles, and secrets, and was being investigated and uncovered by detectives and reporters.
- The risks were unexposed and unforeseen, with new hazards, dangers, and threats, and were being assessed and evaluated by analysts and experts.
- The beauty was unexposed and unseen, with hidden treasures, wonders, and marvels, and was being appreciated and admired by travelers and artists.