unvarnished
adjective
un·var·nished
ˌən-ˈvär-nisht 
1
a
: not adorned or glossed : plain, straightforward
told the unvarnished truth
2
: not coated with or as if with varnish : crude, unfinished
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If you want my unvarnished opinion, the movie stinks.
I'm telling the unvarnished truth.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 18 July 2025
As an informal function, organizational ombuds often have access to employees’ unvarnished concerns, feelings, hopes and fears.
—Chuck Doran, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
Embracing unvarnished history makes our parks more relevant and inclusive, ensuring all Americans see their stories reflected.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Without space for analytical dissent and the presentation of unvarnished views, leaders can receive and act on faulty intelligence, as the hapless Naryshkin could attest.
—David V. Gioe, Foreign Affairs, 2 July 2025
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“Unvarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unvarnished. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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unvarnished
adjective
un·var·nished
ˌən-ˈvär-nisht
ˈən-
1
: not adorned or exaggerated : plain
the unvarnished truth
2
: not varnished
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