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Another word for plainspoken

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• adjective (Context 1)

Speaking or expressed in a direct, frank, and straightforward manner without evasion or pretense.

Usage Example

"The senator was admired by voters for her outspoken assessment of the economic crisis."

Strongest
outspoken
forthright
frank
candid
straightforward
Strong
blunt
direct
unvarnished
upfront

Opposites of plainspoken

The opposite of plainspoken shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

evasive
mealy-mouthed
indirect
guarded
diplomatic
circumspect
tactful
See all opposites of plainspoken

• Nearby Words

plainly
plainness
plains zebra
plainspoken
plainspokenness
plaintiff
plaintive

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Plainspoken. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/plainspoken
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