uneingestanden
Translation
unadmitted, unconfessed
Examples
Er hatte eine uneingestandene Angst vor Hunden.
He had an unadmitted fear of dogs.
Ihre uneingestandene Liebe war für alle offensichtlich.
Her unconfessed love was obvious to everyone.
Grammar Patterns
((uneingestanden)) + Noun Used as an adjective modifying a noun. He harbors an unadmitted grudge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unspoken, concealed; Antonyms: admitted, open
Etymology
Prefix un- (not) + eingestanden (past participle of eingestehen, 'to admit'). Literally 'not admitted'.
Memory Tips
Think of the structure as identical to English 'un-admitted'. The prefix 'un-' negates the meaning.