Kawalanglihim (en. Lack of secrecy)

/kawalanglihim/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Lack of secrecy or concealment.
In their conversation, Maria seemed to feel a lack of secrecy.
Sa kanilang pag-uusap ay tila may kawalanglihim na nadarama si Maria.
Condition in which information is open and not concealed.
The lack of secrecy in their relationship led to their trust in each other.
Ang kawalanglihim sa kanilang relasyon ay naging dahilan ng pagtitiwala nila sa isa't isa.
Absence of concealment of specific information.
The lack of secrecy in their plan helped them succeed.
Ang kawalanglihim ng kanilang plano ay nakatulong sa kanilang tagumpay.

Etymology

from 'none' and 'secret'

Common Phrases and Expressions

lack of secrecy in the family
Being honest and open with each other within the family.
kawalanglihim sa pamilya

Related Words

secret
A thing or information that is not made public.
lihim
honest
Condition of being sincere and not hiding information.
tapat

Slang Meanings

no secrets, no hiding
Just don’t worry, I have no secrets from you.
Basta't huwag kang mag-alala, wala akong kawalanglihim sa'yo.
open book
They say he’s like an open book, with no secrets.
Sabi nila, para siyang open book, walang kawalanglihim.
straightforward
I like people who are straightforward, with no secrets in the conversation.
Gusto ko yung tao na straightforward, walang kawalanglihim sa usapan.