plain-spoken Synonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- straight
- forthright
- unreserved
- straightforward
- vocal
- openhearted
- unguarded
- forthcoming
- open
- direct
- earnest
- blunt
- out-front
- up-front
- plain
- free-spoken
Weak:
- naive
- inconsiderate
- ingenuous
- gruff
- sharp
- freehearted
- vociferous
- natural
- uninhibited
- rude
- impolite
- bluff
- artless
- undiplomatic
- tactless
- unsubtle
- outgoing
- crusty
- foursquare
- unpretending
- thoughtless
- guileless
- ungracious
- undesigning
- brusque
- brusk
- sincere
- unpretentious
- abrupt
- real
- unaffected
- unrestrained
- na-ve
- curt
- innocent
Strongest:
- restrained
- quiet
- reticent
- quiet
- uncommunicative
- laconic
- dissembling
- laconic
- restrained
- taciturn
- ambiguous
- reserved
- uncommunicative
- unforthcoming
- evasive
- inhibited
- evasive
- unforthcoming
- inhibited
- reticent
- taciturn
- ambiguous
- reserved
- dissembling
Strong:
- uncandid
- diplomatic
- civil
- politic
- tight-lipped
- politic
- polite
- courteous
- close-mouthed
- uncandid
- polite
- circuitous
- tactful
- equivocal
- courteous
- considerate
- civil
- diplomatic
- considerate
- tight-lipped
- tactful
- circuitous
- equivocal
- 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.
candid,outspoken, frank, honest, straight, forthright, unreserved,straightforward, vocal, openhearted
restrained, quiet, reticent, quiet, uncommunicative, laconic, dissembling, laconic, restrained, 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.
