un·var·nished

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• un|var|nished — «uhn VAHR nihsht», adjective. 1. not varnished. 2. Figurative. plain; unadorned: »the unvarnished truth …   Useful english dictionary

• unvarnished — un|var|nished [ʌnˈva:nıʃt US a:r ] adj 1.) [only before noun] simple and without any additional descriptions or details ▪ an unvarnished account of events 2.) not covered with ↑varnish (=a transparent substance like paint, used to protect the… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• unvarnished — un|var|nished [ ʌn varnıʃt ] adjective 1. ) expressed in a very direct way that gives the true facts: She told him the plain unvarnished truth. 2. ) not covered with VARNISH (=a clear liquid for protecting wood) …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• unvarnished — un•var•nished [[t]ʌnˈvɑr nɪʃt[/t]] adj. 1) straightforward; without vagueness or subterfuge 2) not coated with varnish • Etymology: 1595–1605 …   From formal English to slang