Plainspoken: meaning, definitions and examples

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plainspoken

 

[ หˆpleษชnหŒspoสŠ.kษ™n ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

manner of speaking

Plainspoken refers to a manner of speaking that is straightforward, candid, and free of ambiguity. This term is often used to describe individuals who communicate their thoughts and feelings directly without using overly complex language or euphemisms. People who are plainspoken typically prioritize honesty and clarity in their communication style. This characteristic can be seen as a positive trait, as it helps to avoid misunderstandings.

Synonyms

candid, direct, forthright, straightforward.

Examples of usage

  • He is known for his plainspoken approach to politics.
  • Her plainspoken remarks cut right to the heart of the matter.
  • The author's plainspoken style makes the book easy to read.

Translations

Translations of the word "plainspoken" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น franco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคซ เคฌเฅ‹เคฒเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช klar und deutlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ัะผะพะปั–ะฝั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ prosty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ž‡็›ดใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท franc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ franco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑk sรถzlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†”์งํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รญmรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priamy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ด่จ€ไธ่ฎณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkrit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beinskeytt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒฌแƒ แƒคแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ franco

Etymology

The word plainspoken is a compound word formed from two elements: 'plain' and 'spoken.' The term 'plain' has its roots in the Old French 'plain,' which means 'flat' or 'smooth,' and in English carries connotations of clarity and simplicity. The word 'spoken' comes from the Old English 'specan,' meaning 'to speak or talk.' The combination of these two elements emerged to describe a style of communication that is clear, unembellished, and direct. This term began to gain usage in the English language around the late 19th to early 20th century, reflecting a cultural shift towards valuing sincerity and straightforwardness in communication, especially in the context of social and political discourse.