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[ adjective ] using simple and direct language
Examples "a plainspoken country doctor" Related terms |
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[ 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 |
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[ adjective ] characterized by disconcerting directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Synonyms frank forthright blunt candid point-blank outspoken free-spoken Examples "blunt talking and straight shooting" "a blunt New England farmer" "my candid opinion" "forthright criticism" "a forthright approach to the problem" Related terms |
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