unvarnished
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/ˌʌnˈvɑːrnɪʃt/
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/ˌʌnˈvɑːnɪʃt/
honest and straightforward without any attempt to make it more appealing
He gave me an unvarnished account of the situation.
not painted or coated with a clear protective finish
The unvarnished wood had a natural beauty to it.