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