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plainspoken in WordNet English dictionary
adjective- characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
"blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"
blunt candid forthright frank free-spoken outspoken plainspoken point-blank straight-from-the-shoulder
- using simple and direct language
"a plainspoken country doctor"
plainspoken
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plainspoken in English Wiktionary
- (adjective) Speaking plainly or simply.
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