unvarnished

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He said the "unvarnished reality" was there had been no visual inspection scheme of air valves which showed a "systemic failure of governance" of South West Water.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Confronting the grief in unvarnished form might sting, and perhaps acutely.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Not to mention, it was personally unpleasant for family members to read Ariane’s unvarnished thoughts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Perhaps we will have to wait for Sir Keir's inevitable post-premiership autobiography for the unvarnished truth.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The sculpted mahogany doors have been replaced by unvarnished plywood.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García