Unvarnished
(adjective)
- Not coated with varnish.
- Not having a false or misleading appearance; straightforward.
- Not smoothed or softened; raw.
Origin:
Late middle english (in the sense "not varnished"): from un- (expressing negation) + varnished, past participle of varnish.
Examples:
- The truth about his actions was presented in an unvarnished form.
- Her unvarnished comments shocked the audience.
- The wood was left unvarnished to preserve its natural beauty.
- The singer's unvarnished voice was praised by critics.
- The author provides an unvarnished account of life in the ghetto.