plainspokenness

6.5

Speaking directly and honestly without hiding the truth

noun
/ˈpleɪnˌspoʊkənəs/

: franqueza

I appreciate his plainspokenness; he always tells the truth without sugarcoating it.

Examples

Now her egalitarian plainspokenness has earned Kael a place among the New Classics.

Academic text (2011)
Her plainspokenness made it easy for everyone to understand her opinions clearly.
The plainspokenness of the speaker resonated with the audience, who valued honesty in discussion.

Synonyms

candor

vsplainspokenness

42 5.7

Being open and honest when talking or behaving

emphasizes simple clear speaking rather than broad openness

frankness

vsplainspokenness

7 3.5

Open and honest talk that says exactly what you think

focuses more on clear simple wording than on mere openness

directness

vsplainspokenness

6 3.4

Honest, clear words and actions that say exactly what you mean

stresses very simple clear speaking rather than broader honest intent

forthrightness

vsplainspokenness

3 6.6

A way of speaking that is honest and direct

leans toward clear plain speech rather than forceful bluntness

outspokenness

vsplainspokenness

2 6.3

Saying your thoughts and feelings freely, often in a direct way

is about clear truthful saying rather than simply freedom to speak

straightforwardness

vsplainspokenness

1 5.0

Being direct and honest without hiding what you think

focuses more on clear simple speech rather than avoiding complexity

candidness

vsplainspokenness

1 5.1

An honest and open way of speaking or acting

tilts more to unadorned clear saying than general openness

unvarnished honesty

vsplainspokenness

5.5

Very direct and truthful speech that does not soften the facts

prefers clear honest speaking but with less harsh bluntness

downrightness

vsplainspokenness

6.7

An open and direct way of speaking or acting

is more about saying truth plainly than general plain conduct

freeness

vsplainspokenness

5.4

An open and honest way of speaking or acting

is focused on clear truth-telling rather than general lack of reserve

bluffness

vsplainspokenness

7.0

Being direct and honest in a friendly, warm way

concentrates on simple clear honesty rather than friendly tone

Antonyms

dishonesty

46 3.2

Actions like lying, cheating, or stealing

insincerity

4 5.6

Not showing true feelings when you speak or act

How Direct

bluntness

6 4.8

frankness

7 3.5

straightforwardness

1 5.0

plainspokenness

6.5

evasiveness

3 7.4

indirectness

1 6.1

Surface Forms

plainspokenness singular

plainspokennesses plural

Morphology

plainspokenness = plain-spoken (transparent) = plain + spoken + ness

Formed from the adjective 'plain-spoken' plus '-ness'; the noun straightforwardly denotes the quality of being plain-spoken.

Etymology

Plainspokenness comes from the parts plain meaning 'simple' or 'clear' and speak meaning 'to say'. So, plainspokenness is the quality of saying things clearly and honestly without hiding the truth.