Synonyms for bare-bones

Noun

1. bare bones, kernel, substance, core, center, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty

usage: (plural) the most basic facts or elements; "he told us only the bare bones of the story"

Noun

1. bare bones, kernel, substance, core, center, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty

usage: bone stripped of flesh