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1. plainspoken
adjective. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion.
Synonyms
- direct
- forthright
- outspoken
- frank
- straight-from-the-shoulder
- blunt
- point-blank
- candid
Antonyms
- undock
- dishonest
- refrain
- crooked
Etymology
- plain (English)
- plain (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- spoken (English)
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2. plainspoken
adjective. using simple and direct language.
Antonyms
- indirectness
Etymology
- plain (English)
- plain (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
- spoken (English)
Sentences with plainspoken
1. Noun, singular or mass
An informal style tends to be subjective and personal, causal and plainspoken.