Unvarnished: meaning, definitions and examples
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unvarnished
[ ʌnˈvɑːrnɪʃt ]
honest
Not covered with a layer of paint or varnish; plain and simple. Figuratively, it means expressing the truth without hiding anything.
Synonyms
direct, frank, honest, plain, straightforward
Examples of usage
- I appreciated her unvarnished opinion on the matter.
- He gave an unvarnished account of what happened that night.
direct
Not disguised or elaborated; plain and straightforward.
Synonyms
blunt, frank, honest, plain, straightforward
Examples of usage
- She gave me an unvarnished look at the situation.
- His unvarnished criticism was hard to swallow.
Translations
Translations of the word "unvarnished" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sem verniz
🇮🇳 बिना वार्निश
🇩🇪 unlackiert
🇮🇩 tanpa pernis
🇺🇦 нелакований
🇵🇱 niepolakierowany
🇯🇵 塗装されていない
🇫🇷 non verni
🇪🇸 sin barniz
🇹🇷 verniksiz
🇰🇷 바니시되지 않은
🇸🇦 غير مدهون
🇨🇿 nenalakovaný
🇸🇰 nelakovaný
🇨🇳 未上漆
🇸🇮 nepolakiran
🇮🇸 óvarinn
🇰🇿 лаксыз
🇬🇪 უშეღებავი
🇦🇿 laklanmamış
🇲🇽 sin barniz
Word origin
The word 'unvarnished' originated in the mid 17th century from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'varnish' which refers to a shiny coating used to decorate or protect something. Over time, 'unvarnished' came to be used figuratively to describe something that is plain, honest, and straightforward, without any embellishments or cover-ups.