UNVARNISHED Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

unvarnished

adjective

ˌən-ˈvär-nisht

Definition of unvarnished

as in simple

free from all additions or embellishment I'm telling the unvarnished truth

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Recent Examples of unvarnished But the unvarnished exchange offered a revealing glimpse of both candidates. — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Sure, the clips of robots running into walls are incredible content, but the Olympics-style tournament in Beijing also offers an unvarnished look at the latest innovations in China’s humanoid industry — a public benchmark testing. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The acclaimed writer Rachel Cusk’s controversial new novel Life of M is an intimate, unvarnished character study of an A-list movie star who is depicted as hollow, immature and cynical, an intellectual poseur and an artist wannabe. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026 To be sure, putting our unvarnished, authentic selves on display can feel intimidating, but audiences respond well to it, and this approach can allow for meaningful connection and influence. — Matt Abrahams, Time, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unvarnished

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That single choice unleashes a harrowing chain of strange and terrifying events in the dead of night, turning a simple gesture of kindness into a real-life nightmare.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Waffles and pimento Another enduring element of Chick-fil-A is its famously simple menu.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of simple

Adjective

Eventually, the thought experiment has it, such a system would bring down the global grid and cause massive destruction, all for the simple and unadorned task of maximizing paper clip production.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
The Zombies’ records are notable for their production values, bringing in echoes and other effects for songs that in lesser hands would be simple unadorned rave-ups.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of unadorned

Adjective

In the days leading up to the Arcadia police search of the home, Xuan and several of the nannies stripped clothes off some of the children and inspected their naked bodies for signs of abuse, according to the criminal complaint.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Shimmering embellishments were featured throughout the sheer fabric, which elevated the dress from a barely-there naked dress moment to a style far more elevated.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

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