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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.
Meanings
Examples
The CEO decided to use plain-speak to explain the company restructuring to the staff.
Stop using corporate jargon and just plain-speak for a moment.
I appreciate your plain-speak regarding the project failures.
The politician promised more plain-speak and less scripted rhetoric during the debate.
Let us plain-speak about the budget cuts before the meeting starts.
He is known for his plain-speak even when the truth is uncomfortable.
Why can you not just plain-speak and tell me what is actually happening?
The manual was rewritten in plain-speak to make it accessible to new users.