plain-spoken Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- open
- forthcoming
- direct
- out-front
- forthright
- openhearted
- plain
- straightforward
- earnest
- unreserved
- unguarded
- up-front
- vocal
- straight
- blunt
- free-spoken
Weak:
- tactless
- unrestrained
- unpretending
- vociferous
- ingenuous
- gruff
- brusque
- bluff
- sincere
- curt
- guileless
- brusk
- outgoing
- na-ve
- undiplomatic
- naive
- rude
- freehearted
- undesigning
- impolite
- ungracious
- natural
- innocent
- real
- abrupt
- unpretentious
- sharp
- unsubtle
- thoughtless
- foursquare
- inconsiderate
- unaffected
- crusty
- uninhibited
- artless
Strongest:
- unforthcoming
- laconic
- uncommunicative
- reserved
- quiet
- reticent
- reserved
- taciturn
- uncommunicative
- taciturn
- inhibited
- restrained
- dissembling
- restrained
- laconic
- evasive
- inhibited
- quiet
- reticent
- dissembling
- unforthcoming
- ambiguous
- ambiguous
- evasive
Strong:
- tight-lipped
- diplomatic
- equivocal
- tactful
- uncandid
- diplomatic
- considerate
- close-mouthed
- circuitous
- tight-lipped
- courteous
- politic
- courteous
- considerate
- equivocal
- uncandid
- tactful
- civil
- polite
- politic
- polite
- circuitous
- civil
- close-mouthed
Weak:
No Weak antonyms found.
plain-spoken Meaning
plain-spoken (a.)
Speaking with plain, unreserved sincerity; also, spoken sincerely; as, plain-spoken words.
plain-spoken Sentence Examples
- The professor's plain-spoken lecture made the complex subject matter easy to understand.
- The politician's plain-spoken remarks appealed to the electorate's common sense.
- The doctor's plain-spoken diagnosis dispelled any lingering uncertainties.
- The journalist's plain-spoken article exposed the corruption within the government.
- The teacher's plain-spoken instructions left no room for ambiguity.
- The manager's plain-spoken feedback provided valuable insights for the team.
- The critic's plain-spoken review highlighted both the strengths and weaknesses of the film.
- The employee's plain-spoken grievance led to a fair resolution of the issue.
- The judge's plain-spoken sentencing statement left a lasting impact on the defendant.
- The writer's plain-spoken novel resonated with readers for its honesty and clarity.
FAQs About the word plain-spoken
Speaking with plain, unreserved sincerity; also, spoken sincerely; as, plain-spoken words.
outspoken, candid, honest, frank, open, forthcoming, direct, out-front, forthright, openhearted
unforthcoming, laconic, uncommunicative, reserved, quiet, reticent, reserved, taciturn, uncommunicative, taciturn
The professor's plain-spoken lecture made the complex subject matter easy to understand.
The politician's plain-spoken remarks appealed to the electorate's common sense.
The doctor's plain-spoken diagnosis dispelled any lingering uncertainties.
The journalist's plain-spoken article exposed the corruption within the government.
