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:
- blunt
- openhearted
- free-spoken
- forthcoming
- earnest
- straight
- vocal
- unguarded
- direct
- plain
- straightforward
- open
- forthright
- out-front
- unreserved
- up-front
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- vociferous
- ingenuous
- innocent
- unpretending
- unpretentious
- sharp
- ungracious
- tactless
- bluff
- thoughtless
- guileless
- naive
- impolite
- artless
- crusty
- outgoing
- unrestrained
- naïve
- foursquare
- natural
- brusque
- abrupt
- rude
- undiplomatic
- uninhibited
- brusk
- unaffected
- inconsiderate
- real
- unsubtle
- sincere
- gruff
- freehearted
- undesigning
- curt
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
candid,outspoken, frank, honest, blunt, openhearted, free-spoken, forthcoming, earnest, straight
evasive, evasive, restrained, laconic, inhibited, dissembling, inhibited, uncommunicative, ambiguous, dissembling
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.
