unvarnished

/ʌnˈvɑːrnɪʃt/
adjective
  1. Told or expressed in a plain, direct, and honest way, without trying to make something seem better or worse.
    • I appreciate your unvarnished opinion, even when it's hard to hear.
    • He gave an unvarnished account of the company's financial troubles.
    • The documentary offers an unvarnished look at life in the war zone.
  2. Not covered with varnish; having a natural, unfinished surface.
    • She preferred the unvarnished look of the raw pine floorboards.
    • The artist left the canvas unvarnished to keep the colors matte.
    • The unvarnished wooden table had a simple, rustic charm.
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