1
[ adjective ] using simple and direct language

Examples

"a plainspoken country doctor"

Related terms

unrhetorical

2
[ adjective ] characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

Examples

"blunt talking and straight shooting" "a blunt New England farmer" "I gave them my candid opinion" "forthright criticism" "a forthright approach to the problem" "tell me w

Related terms

direct

3
[ adjective ] characterized by disconcerting directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

Examples

"blunt talking and straight shooting" "a blunt New England farmer" "my candid opinion" "forthright criticism" "a forthright approach to the problem"

Related terms

direct

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