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plainspoken
adjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
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adjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
“blunt talking and straight shooting”
adjective
using simple and direct language
“a plainspoken country doctor”
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blunt talking and straight shooting
a blunt New England farmer
I gave them my candid opinion
forthright criticism
a forthright approach to the problem
a plainspoken country doctor
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