noun
- the quality or state of speaking in a direct, honest, and straightforward manner without evasion or pretense
Usage: uncountable; formal
Examples
- Her plainspokenness made her unpopular at diplomatic events, but colleagues respected her integrity.
- The manager's plainspokenness about the company's financial troubles alarmed the staff.
- He appreciated the plainspokenness of his mentor, who never sugarcoated criticism.
- The candidate's plainspokenness on controversial issues set her apart from other politicians.
- Despite her plainspokenness, she managed to deliver difficult feedback with compassion.
- His plainspokenness about his mistakes earned him credibility with his team.