She had to face the harsh reality of the situation.
raw emotion
Frequency:
60
%
She couldn't control the raw emotion that flooded through her.
rough edges
Frequency:
50
%
Despite his talent, he still had some rough edges to smooth out.
unyielding strength
Frequency:
45
%
His unyielding strength helped him overcome the obstacles.
Idiomatic Expressions for unsoftened
Phrase: unsoftened truth
Meaning: a blunt or direct statement that is not sugar-coated or softened in any way
Usage: She told him the unsoftened truth about his behavior, even though it hurt his feelings.