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unvarnished definition

un·var·nished (-vär′nis̸ht)

adjective

  1. not varnished
  2. plain; simple; unadorned the unvarnished truth

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unvarnished Synonyms

unvarnished

modif.

plain, simple, naked, unadorned; see frank, modest 2.


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unvarnished Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • truth: The book that tells you the unvarnished truth about teaching.
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