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