Is it permissible to uncover the hands after being convinced that covering them is not obligatory, while fearing that those around one may misunderstand the intention behind uncovering them?

The relied-upon opinion is that it is obligatory for a woman to cover her hands in front of non-mahram men, as a preservation of her religion and in adherence to the safer (more cautious) approach, especially since this is the practiced opinion in her country. Uncovering the hands may lead to suspicion, and covering them is a simple matter.