unlacquered
- adjective
- /ʌnˈlækərd/
:
sin adornos
- The journalist gave an unlacquered account of the events, without hiding any unpleasant details.
Examples
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She preferred an unlacquered version of the story, wanting to know the truth without sugarcoating.
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His unlacquered honesty made some people uncomfortable, but others appreciated his directness.
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Her unlacquered honesty impressed everyone at the meeting.
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The artist's style is unlacquered and raw.
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The journalist gave an unlacquered account of the events, without hiding any unpleasant details.
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His unlacquered honesty made some people uncomfortable, but others appreciated his directness.
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She preferred an unlacquered version of the story, wanting to know the truth without sugarcoating.
Synonyms
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5.1
Plain in appearance with no decoration
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4.4
Rough in behavior, skill, or looks and awkward in social situations
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5.8
Plain and simple in appearance without extra decoration
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4.4
Simple in style and not trying to attract attention
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3.7
A face with no makeup showing a natural look
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6.2
A surface such as pottery or tiles that has no shiny coating
Shown realistically and not made to look perfect
Plain and not decorated, like a simple room or building
Plain without decoration or extra parts
Told without hiding unpleasant facts
Simple in style and not exaggerated
Natural and simple in behavior, not formal or fake
Natural and relaxed rather than stiff or formal
Simple and plain without extra decoration
Plain and not made to look stylish or perfect
How Embellished
Surface Forms
Morphology
unlacquered = lacquered (semi-transparent) = un + lacquer + ed
The figurative sense (plain, honest) extends metaphorically from the literal idea of removing a glossy/embellishing coating, so the link is understandable but not strictly literal.
Etymology
Unlacquered is built from un- 'not' and lacquer 'a shiny coat'. By picture, it means plain and honest — like a story 'not covered' with a shiny layer, so you see the truth without anything made prettier.