From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishnaked truth/self-interest/aggression etcnaked truth/self-interest/aggression etctruth, self-interest, aggression etc that is not hidden and is shocking The president condemned the invasion as an act of naked aggression. → naked
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naked truth/self-interest/aggression etc• Revealed ... the naked truth about Paul McCartney.• The aristocracy of this period has been castigated for its naked self-interest and expediency.• Lonrho itself is authority for the view that pursuit of naked self-interest by criminal means can never amount to conspiracy.• With their banshee wails, squalling guitars and naked aggression, they are baring their souls and they are angry.• And that's the naked truth Yes that's the naked truth. 