Unexpressed

When I first saw the clue ‘Unexpressed’, I immediately recognized that it could refer to a concept or feeling that is present but not yet revealed or demonstrated. I considered synonyms such as hidden, suppressed, or unresolved. Then, I remembered the word ‘latent’ which often refers to something that exists but is not yet apparent or active. It was clear to me that this was the answer I was looking for. The root of the word, ‘latere’, means ‘to lie hidden’, which perfectly matches the hint given by the crossword clue. By combining my knowledge of language and logical thinking, I was able to confirm that ‘latent’ was the correct solution to the mystery of the crossword clue ‘Unexpressed’.