Synonyms for Unvarnished (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (not having a coating of stain or varnish):
unstained
WordNet sense 2 (not having a coat of paint or badly in need of a fresh coat):
unpainted
WordNet sense 3 (free from any effort to soften to disguise):
plain
WordNet sense 4 (extended senses; direct in means or manner or behavior or language or action):
direct
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