むき出(だ)し

むきだし

noun, adjective (na), adjective (no)

bare; exposed; undisguised

1. bare; exposed; uncovered

Left without the covering it would normally have, so that it is plainly visible: bare skin, exposed wiring, an unwrapped banknote.

肩(かた)がむき出(だ)しだ。

Her shoulders are bare.

It's rude to hand over money without an envelope.

Inside the old building the wiring was exposed, which was dangerous.

2. undisguised; open; blatant

Of a feeling or attitude, shown openly without any attempt to hide or soften it. Usually a negative feeling such as hostility, rivalry, or desire.

To show open hostility.

彼(かれ)はライバル心(しん)むき出(だ)しだった。

He made no secret of his rivalry.

During the match, the players clashed with their emotions laid bare.

From 剥(む)く (to peel) + 出(だ)す (to put out). Also written 剥(む)き出(だ)し. Used as むき出(だ)しの + noun, むき出(だ)しに + verb, or as a suffix after a noun (〜むき出(だ)し).

丸出(まるだ)し: completely exposed — often of something embarrassing (田舎(いなか)者(もの)丸出(まるだ)し)
露骨(ろこつ): blatant, undisguised — of attitudes and remarks only

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