English adjective: free-spoken | |||
1. | free-spoken characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion | ||
Samples | Blunt talking and straight shooting. A blunt New England farmer. I gave them my candid opinion. Forthright criticism. A forthright approach to the problem. Tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank. It is possible to be outspoken without being rude. Plainspoken and to the point. A point-blank accusation. | ||
Synonyms | blunt, candid, forthright, frank, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder | ||
Similar | direct | ||
Antonyms | indirect | ||