What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Forthright vs Plainspoken - What's the difference?

forthright | plainspoken | Related terms |

Forthright is a related term of plainspoken.


As adjectives the difference between forthright and plainspoken

is that forthright is straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct while plainspoken is speaking plainly or simply.

forthright

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct
    • The witness was considered eminently credible thanks to her forthright answers.

    External links

    *

    plainspoken

    English

    Alternative forms

    * plain-spoken

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Speaking plainly or simply.
    • He was a plainspoken fellow with plenty of amazing stories to tell.

    See also

    * outspoken * softspoken English adjectives ending in -en