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calling spade a spade

ADJECTIVE
outspoken
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blunt candid forthright strident vocal
WEAK
abrupt artless direct frank free laying it on the line open plain plain-spoken point-blank round square straightforward talking turkey unceremonious unequivocal unreticent up front
Antonyms
STRONGEST
devious
WEAK
cautious diplomatic introverted reserved retiring shy tactful
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