plain-spoken

plain-spo·ken

P p

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pleyn spoh-kuh n]
- /pleɪn ˈspoʊ kən/
- /pleɪn ˈspəʊkən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pleyn spoh-kuh n]
- /pleɪn ˈspoʊ kən/

Definitions of plain-spoken word

adjective plain-spoken candid; frank; blunt. 1
adjective plain-spoken using simple, direct language: a plain-spoken politician. 1
adjective plain-spoken If you say that someone is plain-spoken, you mean that they say exactly what they think, even when they know that what they say may not please other people. 0
adjective plain-spoken candid; frank; blunt 0
adjective plain-spoken speaking or spoken plainly or frankly 0

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Origin of plain-spoken

First appearance:

before 1670

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1670-80

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Parts of speech for Plain-spoken

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Plain-spoken

plain-spoken popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for plain-spoken

adj plain-spoken

bearish — On the stock market, if there is a bearish mood, prices are expected to fall. Compare bullish.
blunt — If you are blunt, you say exactly what you think without trying to be polite.
call a spade a spade — to speak plainly and frankly
frank — direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere: Her criticism of my work was frank but absolutely fair.

adjective plain-spoken

direct — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
forthright — going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken: It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.
outspoken — uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve: outspoken criticism.

All 14 Synonyms of plain-spoken

Antonyms for plain-spoken

adjective plain-spoken

needled — Covered or armored with needles.

Just one Antonym for plain-spoken

plain-spoken

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Definitions of plain-spoken word

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Origin of plain-spoken

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Parts of speech for Plain-spoken

plain-spoken popularity

Synonyms for plain-spoken

adj plain-spoken

adjective plain-spoken

Antonyms for plain-spoken

adjective plain-spoken

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