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plainspoken
adjective plain·spo·ken \-ˈspō-kən\
: expressing opinions, ideas, beliefs, etc., in a simple and honest way
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First Known Use of PLAINSPOKEN
1678
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- Synonyms
- candid, direct, forthcoming, forthright, foursquare, freehearted, free-spoken, honest, open, openhearted, out-front, outspoken, plain, frank, straight, straightforward, unguarded, unreserved, up-front
- Antonyms
- dissembling, uncandid, unforthcoming
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