straight-shooting

Examples

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• The straight-shooting attorney answered, "I hope I am doing more things like last night (see below - Center for Women and Democracy on Women in Rwanda Dinner).

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• Known for her straight-shooting nature, she never hesitates to speak her mind in meetings.

• And his dedication and straight shooting have paid off in influence and readership.

  Academic text (2011)

• "I really enjoy that type of straight-shooting dialogue, and the article left me pining for my less sophisticated self to make an appearance ...

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• Nigel Farage is a straight-shooting no-bullshit politician; I wish there were one like him in every nation.

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• His straight-shooting approach to business negotiations helped him earn the trust of his partners.

• The politician's straight-shooting responses during the debate impressed many voters who valued honesty.

Synonyms

S

straight

vsstraight-shooting

388 1.4

Honest and direct in what they say

means direct honesty in speech or manner rather than only being correct

D

direct

vsstraight-shooting

302 3.5

Honest and clear in speech or action

focuses on honesty in manner rather than solely factual accuracy

T

truthful

vsstraight-shooting

121 1.3

Always saying what really happened and not lying

stresses direct honesty in manner rather than constant factual accuracy

F

frank

vsstraight-shooting

104 3.4

Open and honest when giving opinions or feelings

covers directness in manner and speech beyond only emotional expression

B

blunt

vsstraight-shooting

100 3.8

Speaking in a direct, plain way that can sound rude

keeps honesty and directness while avoiding implied rudeness or harshness

P

plain

vsstraight-shooting

89 2.0

Said in a simple, direct way without hiding the truth

focuses on honesty in speech or manner rather than mere simplicity alone

C

candid

vsstraight-shooting

83 4.6

Open and honest, telling the truth even when it is hard

emphasises direct manner in speech rather than only openness about facts

U

upfront

vsstraight-shooting

59 4.3

Honest and direct about feelings or plans

focuses on direct honesty in speech or manner rather than only motives

S

straightforward

vsstraight-shooting

51 3.6

Someone who is honest and direct, not hiding anything

focuses on honesty in speech or manner rather than general honesty

F

forthright

vsstraight-shooting

32 5.5

Being direct and honest when talking or acting

emphasises directness in speech or manner rather than general openness

P

point-blank

vsstraight-shooting

19 5.6

Direct and blunt without trying to hide the truth

shares directness but emphasizes manner in speech rather than sharp bluntness

D

downright

vsstraight-shooting

4 3.8

Plain and very direct, sometimes sounding rude

has directness in speech and manner but may be less forcefully blunt

S

straight-from-the-shoulder

vsstraight-shooting

• Informal

7.7

Direct and honest in speech that does not hide what you think

highlights honest speech or manner rather than gentle or subtle tone

F

flatfooted

vsstraight-shooting

7.5

Direct and clear without hiding anything

means honesty in speech or manner rather than mere absence of ambiguity

Antonyms

D

dishonest

128 2.5

Likely to lie or cheat to get something for yourself

D

deceptive

62 5.3

Appearing true but making someone believe something that is not true

How Direct

blunt

100 3.8

straight-shooting

• Informal

1 6.3

forthright

32 5.5

candid

83 4.6

frank

104 3.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology