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unvarnished

adjective/ʌnˈvɑːnɪʃt/

C1CEFR level
55/100Rarity: uncommon
NeutralRegister

Plain and straightforward, without embellishment or disguise.

He gave us the unvarnished truth about the company's finances.

Similar: plain, bald, undisguised

Origin: From un- + varnished, 'not coated or glossed over'.

Topic: candour in General English

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