Meaning & use
Unembellished
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Plain and straightforward; not decorated or exaggerated with extra detail.
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She gave an unembellished account of exactly what had happened.
The report presented unembellished facts, free of dramatic language.
A note on using this word
Frequently used to praise honest, factual reporting or testimony that avoids exaggeration.
Words with a similar meaning
plainunadorned
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embellishedelaborate
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