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plainspoken

adjective

Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

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Word length
11
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
LA
Scrabble score
19

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adjective

  1. Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

    “Blunt talking and straight shooting”

adjective

  1. Using simple and direct language

    “A plainspoken country doctor”

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Example Sentences

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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