plainspoken Antonyms
Strongest:
- evasive
- inhibited
- unforthcoming
- reticent
- restrained
- uncommunicative
- dissembling
- ambiguous
- restrained
- uncommunicative
- reticent
- evasive
- ambiguous
- reserved
- dissembling
- taciturn
- unforthcoming
- quiet
- laconic
- laconic
- reserved
- quiet
- inhibited
- taciturn
Strong:
- equivocal
- equivocal
- courteous
- tight-lipped
- considerate
- close-mouthed
- circuitous
- civil
- diplomatic
- tactful
- courteous
- circuitous
- considerate
- uncandid
- politic
- polite
- polite
- tight-lipped
- diplomatic
- tactful
- close-mouthed
- uncandid
- politic
- civil
Weak:
No Weak antonyms found.
Strongest:
Strong:
- direct
- earnest
- forthcoming
- openhearted
- up-front
- unreserved
- open
- out-front
- blunt
- straightforward
- straight
- forthright
- vocal
- plain
- unguarded
- free-spoken
Weak:
- crusty
- sincere
- impolite
- unaffected
- guileless
- outgoing
- real
- brusk
- gruff
- inconsiderate
- ungracious
- undesigning
- undiplomatic
- na-ve
- bluff
- naive
- thoughtless
- rude
- abrupt
- brusque
- freehearted
- ingenuous
- natural
- unpretentious
- artless
- tactless
- innocent
- curt
- unsubtle
- unrestrained
- sharp
- uninhibited
- vociferous
- unpretending
- foursquare
Meaning of plainspoken
plainspoken (s)
using simple and direct language
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
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, frank,outspoken, honest, direct, earnest, forthcoming, openhearted, up-front, unreserved
evasive, inhibited, unforthcoming, reticent,restrained, uncommunicative, dissembling, ambiguous, restrained, uncommunicative
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.
