as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
a plainspoken woman who never hesitated to speak the unvarnished truth
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Recent Examples of plainspoken
Amid the early-spring lightness of the filmmaking, Fukada values softly plainspoken earnestness of emotion, as his repressed, recessive characters learn to listen to their own impulses in the general stillness that surrounds them.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 May 2026
The plainspoken lyrics align with a broader embrace of sincerity, privileging emotional directness over irony.
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Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
As Walmart hurtles into the AI age and rebrands itself as a tech company, the legacy of the chain’s plainspoken founder is lore in this city surrounded by cattle farms and poultry houses.
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Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Her onstage persona is reminiscent of a battering ram — plainspoken, combative, and staccato.
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Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plainspoken
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 May 2026
The plainspoken lyrics align with a broader embrace of sincerity, privileging emotional directness over irony.
—
Emma Madden,
Pitchfork,
14 Apr. 2026
As Walmart hurtles into the AI age and rebrands itself as a tech company, the legacy of the chain’s plainspoken founder is lore in this city surrounded by cattle farms and poultry houses.
—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
Her onstage persona is reminiscent of a battering ram — plainspoken, combative, and staccato.
—
Hershal Pandya,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plainspoken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plainspoken
Adjective
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The experience of Jack Ma illustrates the limits imposed on entrepreneurs who become too powerful or politically outspoken.
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The fact his reputation around the league points to him being outspoken cooled his value.
Adjective
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
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Readiness is an ongoing practice, not a declaration, determined by daily interactions and the safety to be candid.
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In April 2020, the pop superstar shared a candid photo of herself and Austin to her social media in honor of National Siblings Day.
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His show, which ran for nearly four decades, provided a national platform for frank discussions on race, politics, and culture.
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Greenwood is frank about the practical obstacles the project required overcoming, including visas.
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“Plainspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainspoken. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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