ADJECTIVE
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using simple and direct language
a plainspoken country doctor -
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
a forthright approach to the problem
a point-blank accusation
forthright criticism
tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
blunt talking and straight shooting
a blunt New England farmer
I gave them my candid opinion
plainspoken and to the point
How To Use plainspoken In A Sentence
- The novelist's subtle mastery enriches the work...A matter-of-fact, plainspoken narrative that has a profound impact. " –Kirkus, starred review.
- plainspoken and to the point
- Mr. FREEMAN: But when you read that in this voice, this sort of well-carpentered, deeply intelligent, plainspoken American voice, it's somehow soothing. Summer Books That Make The Critics' Cut
- a plainspoken country doctor
- let it be no detraction from his merits to say he is plainspoken
- In other words, these are not ‘folk-tune settings,’ although one could be forgiven for thinking otherwise, given the plainspoken roughness and angularity of Veress's music.
