make no bones

ADJECTIVE

apparent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clear conspicuous discernible evident glaring noticeable overt palpable understandable unmistakable visible

WEAK

barefaced big as life clear cut crystal clear distinct indubitable manifest marked observable open open and shut out in the open patent perceivable plain self-evident transparent unambiguous under one's nose unequivocal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

concealed dark dull hidden inconspicuous indefinite indistinct invisible mistakable obscure obscured secret uncertain unclear unintelligible unknown unnoticeable unsure vague

WEAK

doubtful dubious equivocal improbable questionable real unlikely

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make no bones

Single-stock ETF managers make no bones about the risks, emphasizing that they aren’t meant for long-term investors but rather active traders.

From Barron's ● Dec. 10, 2025

"These are major problems that can’t be fixed overnight. I make no bones about that, and there’s no point pretending otherwise. Meaningful change is not easy to deliver."

From BBC ● Dec. 1, 2024

Curators Anne-Lise Desmas at the Getty and Emerson Bowyer at the Art Institute of Chicago, where the show was seen last fall, make no bones about articulating the sculptor’s very real travails.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2024

“I’m demanding and you know, I make no bones about it,” he said.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 8, 2022

I do, Mr. Mulford, and make no bones in telling on't.

From Jack Tier by James Fenimore Cooper

make no bones

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