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unembalmed

unembalmed

8.7
Told without hiding unpleasant facts
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌnɪmˈbɑmɪd/
  • Literature
translation icon : sin adornos
  • Her memoir is refreshingly unembalmed, revealing both the joys and hardships of her childhood.

Examples

  • The documentary presented an unembalmed view of the war.

  • Critics praised the film for its unembalmed depiction of life in the remote village.

  • The journalist offered an unembalmed account of the city's struggles with poverty.

  • He prefers unembalmed stories that reflect real life.

  • The journalist offered an unembalmed account of the city's struggles with poverty.

  • Her memoir is refreshingly unembalmed, revealing both the joys and hardships of her childhood.

  • Critics praised the film for its unembalmed depiction of life in the remote village.

Synonyms

uncensored
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12 5.1

Presented in full without parts removed by the government

puts emphasis on unpleasant facts rather than formal removal by officials
unfiltered
vsunembalmed
10 4.8

Shown or said openly without hiding anything

focuses on revealing unpleasant facts rather than simply open expression
unredacted
vsunembalmed
  • Literature
3 7.0

A document with no parts removed or hidden

focuses on showing ugly truths rather than merely avoiding deletions
undistorted
vsunembalmed
1 5.3

Not changed from the original and true to the facts

aims to expose unpleasant facts rather than only preserve factual accuracy
unembellished
vsunembalmed
1 5.8

Plain and simple in appearance without extra decoration

highlights unsettling facts rather than just lacking decoration or flair
unsanitized
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  • NSFW
6.5

Not edited to remove rude or offensive parts

emphasizes showing unpleasant facts plainly rather than literal content removal
unlacquered
vsunembalmed
6.5

Plain and honest speech or writing that shows the truth without softening

stresses exposing unpleasant details instead of polishing the presentation
unidealized
vsunembalmed
7.1

Shown realistically and not made to look perfect

concentrates on unpleasant truths rather than avoiding flaws to please
unbuffered
vsunembalmed
7.2

Very direct and blunt, not made softer for feelings

aims to reveal harsh truths rather than simply being blunt
untempered
vsunembalmed
8.4

Very strong and not held back

highlights unpleasant facts rather than offering any restraint or smoothing
ungentled
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  • Archaic
9.8

Not used to people and hard to touch or train

chooses to expose unpleasant facts rather than soften the tone

Antonyms

4.6

Edited to remove names and private details before sharing

4.7

Having a shiny clear layer that protects things like wood or furniture

How Sanitized

sanitized
  • US
4.6
unembalmed
  • Literature
8.7

Surface Forms

unembalmed positive

Morphology

unembalmed = embalmed (semi-transparent) = un + embalm + ed

Formally 'un-' + 'embalmed' is clear, but the figurative sense ('unsanitized' or 'unvarnished') is an extended meaning not directly obvious from the literal sense.

Etymology

Unembalmed in its non-literal use starts with un- meaning 'not' and embalm suggesting putting a soft balm over something to make it gentler. So an unembalmed account is one that is 'not' softened or hidden but told plainly.