unvarnished

adjective

Meaning

Presented in a plain, honest, and straightforward manner without any attempt to hide unpleasant facts or make things seem more attractive.

Examples

He provided an unvarnished assessment of the company's financial struggles.
The documentary offers an unvarnished look at the realities of life in the remote village.

Synonyms: plain, honest, candid, blunt

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unvarnished

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈvɑːrnɪʃt/

Definition

Presented in a plain, honest, and straightforward manner without any attempt to hide unpleasant facts or make things seem more attractive.

Examples

He provided an unvarnished assessment of the company's financial struggles.
The documentary offers an unvarnished look at the realities of life in the remote village.
She preferred the unvarnished truth over a polite but misleading excuse.

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