Meaning & use
Unvarnished
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Plain and straightforward; not embellished or disguised, especially in reference to the truth.
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She gave us the unvarnished truth about the company's financial troubles.
His unvarnished opinion of the film surprised the director.
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Literally describes wood that has not been coated with varnish; figuratively extended to mean unembellished or undisguised, especially of the truth.
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