characterized by directness in manner or speech
without subtlety or evasion
e.g. blunt talking and straight shooting
e.g. a blunt New England farmer
e.g. I gave them my candid opinion
e.g. forthright criticism
e.g. a forthright approach to the problem
e.g. tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
e.g. it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
e.g. plainspoken and to the point
e.g. a point-blank accusation
Synonym: blunt candid forthright frank free-spoken outspoken point-blank straight-from-the-shoulder