unlacquered
- adjective
- /ʌnˈlækərd/
- 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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6.2
A surface such as pottery or tiles that has no shiny coating
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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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6.7
Plain and not decorated, like a simple room or building
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6.3
Natural and simple in behavior, not formal or fake
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5.5
Plain and not made to look stylish or perfect
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6.5
Plain without decoration or extra parts
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7.1
Shown realistically and not made to look perfect
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6.4
Simple and plain without extra decoration
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6.5
Natural and relaxed rather than stiff or formal
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4.4
Simple in style and not exaggerated
Told without hiding unpleasant facts
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.