plainspoken Antonyms
Strongest:
- uncommunicative
- laconic
- quiet
- reticent
- laconic
- ambiguous
- unforthcoming
- uncommunicative
- taciturn
- reticent
- reserved
- quiet
- restrained
- dissembling
- unforthcoming
- restrained
- ambiguous
- taciturn
- inhibited
- inhibited
- reserved
- evasive
- dissembling
- evasive
Strong:
- tactful
- close-mouthed
- politic
- tight-lipped
- polite
- diplomatic
- considerate
- considerate
- circuitous
- courteous
- close-mouthed
- politic
- tight-lipped
- civil
- equivocal
- courteous
- tactful
- polite
- civil
- circuitous
- uncandid
- equivocal
- diplomatic
- uncandid
Weak:
No Weak antonyms found.
Strongest:
Strong:
- vocal
- earnest
- plain
- out-front
- forthcoming
- openhearted
- forthright
- unreserved
- straightforward
- straight
- free-spoken
- direct
- unguarded
- blunt
- open
- up-front
Weak:
- sincere
- rude
- guileless
- gruff
- ungracious
- undesigning
- tactless
- curt
- brusque
- unaffected
- brusk
- na-ve
- uninhibited
- unpretending
- abrupt
- unsubtle
- innocent
- outgoing
- freehearted
- vociferous
- bluff
- foursquare
- undiplomatic
- unpretentious
- inconsiderate
- sharp
- natural
- impolite
- unrestrained
- artless
- naive
- real
- crusty
- ingenuous
- thoughtless
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
outspoken, candid, frank, honest, vocal, earnest, plain, out-front, forthcoming, openhearted
uncommunicative, laconic, quiet, reticent, laconic, ambiguous, unforthcoming, uncommunicative, taciturn, reticent
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.
