plain-speak

This term carries a strong connotation of transparency and authenticity, often used in political or corporate contexts to contrast with "doublespeak" or "corporate speak." It suggests a deliberate choice to strip away deceptive layers of language to establish trust with an audience.

As a noun, it is typically treated as an uncountable mass noun referring to a style of communication. When used as a verb, it describes the act of communicating with blunt honesty, often implying that the speaker is abandoning a formal or guarded persona to be more relatable.