plainspoken (Meaning)
plainspoken (s)
using simple and direct language
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Synonyms & Antonyms of plainspoken
Synonyms:
- vocal
- unguarded
- unreserved
- direct
- open
- forthright
- earnest
- forthcoming
- straight
- openhearted
- straightforward
- blunt
- up-front
- plain
- out-front
- free-spoken
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- freehearted
- outgoing
- naïve
- real
- abrupt
- unpretending
- tactless
- sincere
- undiplomatic
- naive
- ungracious
- innocent
- unpretentious
- inconsiderate
- unaffected
- guileless
- impolite
- sharp
- undesigning
- bluff
- unsubtle
- gruff
- brusk
- foursquare
- vociferous
- brusque
- artless
- thoughtless
- ingenuous
- uninhibited
- natural
- unrestrained
- curt
- crusty
- rude
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
plainspoken Sentence Examples
- The candidate's plainspoken remarks resonated with voters who appreciated her honesty.
- The doctor delivered the diagnosis in a plainspoken manner, ensuring the patient fully understood.
- The historian's plainspoken account of the war dispelled many misconceptions.
- The professor's plainspoken lecture helped students grasp the complex material.
- The journalist wrote a plainspoken article, presenting the facts without embellishment.
- The politician's plainspoken speech captivated the audience with its candor.
- The lawyer's plainspoken opening statement set the tone for the trial.
- The teacher used plainspoken language to explain the concept to struggling students.
- The CEO's plainspoken annual report provided transparency and accountability to shareholders.
- The author's plainspoken memoir offered a raw and intimate glimpse into his life experiences.
FAQs About the word plainspoken
using simple and direct language, characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
frank, honest, candid,outspoken, vocal, unguarded, unreserved, direct, open, forthright
reticent, dissembling, unforthcoming, dissembling, ambiguous, inhibited, laconic, reserved, taciturn, quiet
The candidate's plainspoken remarks resonated with voters who appreciated her honesty.
The doctor delivered the diagnosis in a plainspoken manner, ensuring the patient fully understood.
The historian's plainspoken account of the war dispelled many misconceptions.
The professor's plainspoken lecture helped students grasp the complex material.
