unconfessed
Americanadjective
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not openly admitted; not declared to be true.
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Christianity. not having confessed one's sins for absolution.
Example Sentences
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The next morning, as snow began to fall over Istanbul, I boarded the Taurus Express for Aleppo, brimming with unconfessed yearning.
From New York Times • May 12, 2022
He gives an example of a spouse who has credit issues that go unconfessed, emerging when a loan application is filled out.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2016
I reread him more than any other author except…well, perhaps some matters are better left unconfessed.
From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2014
When old Olav lies dying, his secret still unconfessed, Eirick stands by his deathbed and forgives him.
From Time Magazine Archive
I might have taken a pride in her, had not all these bobbing pigeons come crowding about to share openly my unconfessed admiration.
From Cardigan by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)
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