English dictionary
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English adjective: plainspoken | |||
| 1. | plainspoken using simple and direct language | ||
| Samples | A plainspoken country doctor. | ||
| Similar | unrhetorical | ||
| Antonyms | rhetorical | ||
| 2. | plainspoken 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, free-spoken, outspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder | ||
| Similar | direct | ||
| Antonyms | indirect | ||
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