What does plainspoken mean?
Definitions for plainspoken
plain·spo·ken
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Princeton's WordNet
plainspokenadjective
using simple and direct language
"a plainspoken country doctor"
blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulderadjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
"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 what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"
Wiktionary
plainspokenadjective
Speaking plainly or simply.
He was a plainspoken fellow with plenty of amazing stories to tell.
ChatGPT
plainspoken
Plainspoken refers to a communication style that is simple, straightforward, and clear in expressing thoughts or ideas. It often indicates honesty and typically avoids complex, pretentious, or overly polite language.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of plainspoken in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of plainspoken in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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