Unvarnished

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈvɑrnɪʃt/

Definitions of unvarnished

adjective A term used to describe something that is not disguised or embellished; plain and straightforward.

Example Sentences

A1 She appreciated his unvarnished honesty.

A2 The documentary provided an unvarnished look at the harsh realities of life.

B1 The journalist's unvarnished report shed light on the corruption within the government.

B2 The CEO's unvarnished criticism of the company's performance shocked the employees.

C1 The historian's unvarnished account of the war revealed previously unknown details.

C2 The artist's unvarnished portrayal of society's flaws sparked intense debate among critics.

Examples of unvarnished in a Sentence

formal The report provided an unvarnished account of the company's financial situation.

informal She always gives me the unvarnished truth, no matter how harsh it may be.

slang I appreciate when people keep it unvarnished with me.

figurative His unvarnished emotions were evident in his tear-filled eyes.

Grammatical Forms of unvarnished

• past tense: unvarnished
• plural: unvarnished
• comparative: more unvarnished
• superlative: most unvarnished
• present tense: unvarnished
• future tense: will unvarnish
• perfect tense: have unvarnished
• continuous tense: is unvarnishing
• singular: unvarnished
• positive degree: unvarnished
• infinitive: to unvarnish
• gerund: unvarnishing
• participle: unvarnished

Origin and Evolution of unvarnished

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'unvarnished' originated from the Middle English word 'unvarnyscht' which was derived from the Old French word 'vernisser' meaning to apply varnish.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 14th century to describe something that is not covered or disguised with varnish, the word 'unvarnished' has evolved to also mean plain, straightforward, or without embellishment in modern usage.