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
These ads were informed but plainspoken, employing the simple logic of cause and effect, inputs and outputs, using words most people recognized.
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Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Abel will assume responsibility for Berkshire’s annual shareholder letters, a tradition Buffett began in 1965 that became essential reading on Wall Street for its plainspoken lessons on markets, management and capital allocation.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
In a genre known for honest and plainspoken storytelling, the group’s members — with their varied talents, experiences and perspectives — work to take the music one step further.
—Shannon Marie Tovey, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026
These poems are plainspoken, emotionally direct, haunted by the past and the inexorability of time.
—Vince Passaro, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Abel will assume responsibility for Berkshire’s annual shareholder letters, a tradition Buffett began in 1965 that became essential reading on Wall Street for its plainspoken lessons on markets, management and capital allocation.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
In a genre known for honest and plainspoken storytelling, the group’s members — with their varied talents, experiences and perspectives — work to take the music one step further.
—Shannon Marie Tovey, AJC.com, 1 Jan. 2026
These poems are plainspoken, emotionally direct, haunted by the past and the inexorability of time.
—Vince Passaro, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plainspoken
Adjective
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The pair are joined by 14 others, including conwoman Anna Delvey and outspoken influencer Hallie Batchelder.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
30 Mar. 2026
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Actress and singer Selena Gomez continues to be outspoken about mental health following her diagnosis with bipolar disorder.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Iran practices honest bludgeon work.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Use honest words, and let confidence take root.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The crew has also appeared live on camera throughout NASA’s continuing broadcast of the mission, allowing candid glimpses of their life in space.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Vance's new memoir comes 10 years after his best-selling 2016 book, Hillbilly Elegy, a candid account of his childhood, upbringing and personal life in Appalachia.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There are also moments of frank reflection, in the back of a car or alone in Seoul, where the members take stock of the weight of their fame and the pressure of returning to a newly uncertain place in the global pop landscape.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pretty and profane, funny and frank, Paul amassed a large following.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Plainspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainspoken. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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