plain-spoken

[ pleyn-spoh-kuhn ]

/ ˈpleɪnˈspoʊ kən /

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adjective

candid; frank; blunt.

using simple, direct language: a plain-spoken politician.

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Origin of plain-spoken

First recorded in 1670–80

SYNONYMS FOR plain-spoken

direct, open, forthright.

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Words nearby plain-spoken

plain turkey, plain weave, plain-jane, plain-laid, plain-saw, plain-spoken, plain-vanilla, plain-wrap, plainchant, plainclothesman, plainfield

Example sentences from the Web for plain-spoken

Trying to be ordinary, plain-spoken, and spontaneous made it worse.
Why Does Everyone Hate Lea Michele?|Tim Teeman|October 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The president's people are plain-spoken, loyal, and courageous.
The Politics of "Patriots"|David Frum|August 9, 2012|DAILY BEAST
She's a plain-spoken pol from Toledo who wants to put Wall Street bankers behind bars.
Michael Moore's Muse|Liz Goodwin|October 6, 2009|DAILY BEAST
If you weren't a plain-spoken and direct young fellow I wouldn't give you that warning.
The Foolish Lovers|St. John G. Ervine

I am a plain-spoken man, but I believe in honesty before politeness.
The Ape, the Idiot & Other People|W. C. Morrow
He commanded a brigade in our garrison town of R. And a kindly chief he was, clear-minded, frank, and plain-spoken.
In the Field (1914-1915)|Marcel Dupont
Mr. Froud had listened open-mouthed to this plain-spoken homily.
The Golden Shoemaker|J. W. Keyworth
This plain-spoken Letter King Louis has the benefit of reading overnight.
The French Revolution|Thomas Carlyle

British Dictionary definitions for plain-spoken

plain-spoken

adjective

candid; frank; blunt

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plain-spoken

adjective

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Origin of plain-spoken

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Words nearby plain-spoken

Words related to plain-spoken

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British Dictionary definitions for plain-spoken

adjective