unvarnished
/' n'v :ni t - n'v :ni t/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Plain and straightforward; not softened or disguised: Describing a statement, truth, or account that is presented directly, without any attempt to make it more pleasant or acceptable.
- Not coated with varnish or a similar glossy finish: Describing a material, especially wood, that has not been treated with a clear protective or decorative coating.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective (Plain truth):
- He gave an unvarnished account of the company's financial difficulties.
- The documentary promised the unvarnished truth about the political scandal.
- Adjective (Not coated):
- The table was left unvarnished to show the natural beauty of the oak wood.
- We prefer the unvarnished look of the pine floors.
Advanced Usage
- "the unvarnished truth": A common phrase emphasizing a fact or account that is completely honest and not made to seem better than it is.
- I need you to tell me the unvarnished truth, no matter how harsh it is.
Variants and Related Words
- Unvarnishedly (adverb): In a plain and straightforward manner.
- He stated his opinion unvarnishedly.
Synonyms
- Plain: Clear and not elaborate or complicated.
- Bare: Basic and without anything extra; unadorned.
- Stark: Severe, bare, and plain in appearance.
- Unadorned: Not decorated or embellished.
- Candid: Truthful and straightforward; frank.
Antonyms
- Embellished: Made more attractive or interesting by adding extra details, often fictitious.
- Varnished: Coated with varnish; (figuratively) made superficially attractive.
- Gilded: Covered thinly with gold; (figuratively) given a deceptively attractive appearance.
- Sugarcoated: Made superficially attractive or palatable.
Adjective
- free from any effort to soften to disguise
- the plain and unvarnished truth
- the unvarnished candor of old people and children
- not having a coating of stain or varnish