Warts and all Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈwɔɹts/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈɔɫ

WORTS-and-AWL

UK

wˈɔːts/ /ˈænd/ /ˈɔːl

WAWTS-and-AWL

Definition

This expression means showing or accepting someone or something as it really is, including all the faults, flaws, or imperfections.

Usage & Nuances

Used informally, often to show honesty or authenticity. Common after verbs like 'accept', 'show', 'love', or 'see'. Refers to realistic, unfiltered views—don't use for minor issues; implies significant flaws included.

• Spanish: con todo y defectos - tal como es
• Portuguese (BR): com defeitos e tudo - do jeito que é
• Portuguese (PT): com defeitos e tudo - tal como é
• Chinese (Simplified): 包括所有缺点 - 原汁原味
• Chinese (Traditional): 包括所有缺點 - 原汁原味
• Hindi: सारी कमियों के साथ
• Arabic: بكل العيوب
• Bengali: সব দোষত্রুটি সহ - পুরোটা যেমন আছে
• Russian: со всеми недостатками - как есть
• Japanese: 欠点も含めて - ありのまま
• Vietnamese: cả điều tốt lẫn xấu - mọi khuyết điểm
• Korean: 단점까지 모두 - 있는 그대로
• Turkish: tüm kusurlarıyla - olduğu gibi
• Urdu: تمام خامیوں سمیت - جیسا ہے ویسا
• Indonesian: dengan segala kekurangannya - apa adanya

Example Sentences

We should accept our friends warts and all.

basic

She showed her art project warts and all.

basic

The writer described his life story warts and all.

basic

I love this old car, warts and all.

natural

He wanted the truth, warts and all.

natural

If you show your work warts and all, people will respect your honesty.

natural