naked
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- adjective
- /ˈneɪ.kɪd/
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crudo
- But the naked truth is, that I did not care.
- the naked truth
- naked statistics
- naked statistical evidence
Naked as hell, just naked naked truth.
- Naked as hell, just naked naked truth.
- So be naked in your eyes, see yourself naked, see yourself as you are.
- Because this is the last undisguised, naked face of capitalism nearing its end.
- And I think the BLM fist is probably a naked attempt to get some sponsorship deals.
- And a tax increase is, it's like the most naked way of taking stuff away from people, right?
- And so that's to me mastery when you're naked.
- It's just taking a naked self naked.
Examples
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You don't know what it's like to put your emotions out there, naked for the whole world to see!
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We let Bridget's throaty voice stand naked, out in front of the music.
Fiction book (2001) -
It's just the naked truth.
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And hope, pure, naked, fragile hope.
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I handed Peter a resume, and he shot me a look of naked surprise.
Academic text (2007) -
"Tell me about one of those moments," the woman asks, her face naked with curiosity.
Fiction book (1995) -
Perhaps she saw his emotions there, as naked as he felt, and it was not acceptable to her.
Fiction book (1993) -
Just the naked simplicity of an absolute: Mankind's survival.
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There is no love in your heart, just a naked desire for advancement, at the expense of the affection which I held for you.
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The teacher asked the students to share their naked thoughts on the topic without holding back.
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1.0
In a natural state not cooked, treated, or finished
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A small almost hairless African animal that lives underground in large groups like ants
- Specialized
To sell a right to buy or sell a stock without owning it and risk large losses
A simple card game for two players where one player tries to win all the other player's cards
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Etymology
Naked comes from an old English word nacod meaning 'bare' or 'without cover', which makes a clear image for truth or feeling shown without hiding. So a 'naked' truth or feeling is one that is open, plain, and not disguised.