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Define the word plainspoken

"Plain-spoken" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Plain-spoken \Plain"-spo`ken\, a.
   Speaking with plain, unreserved sincerity; also, spoken
   sincerely; as, plain-spoken words. --Dryden.
   [1913 Webster]

"plainspoken" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

plainspoken
     adj 1: using simple and direct language; "a plainspoken country
            doctor"
     2: characterized by directness in manner or speech; without
        subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight
        shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my
        candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright
        approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you
        may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be
        outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the
        point"; "a point-blank accusation" [syn: blunt, candid,
         forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, point-blank,
         straight-from-the-shoulder]