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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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
At a time when international relations are more often shaped by economic advantage and political power grabs than humanitarian intervention, there’s something profoundly affecting about this unvarnished depiction of frontline combat.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
And then, importantly, seek honest feedback from others—people who will give you unvarnished opinions.
—Marvin Krislov, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Gabon promised something different: unvarnished, unfiltered, unpredictable.
—Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Unvarnished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unvarnished. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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