Definitions

straight talk

NOUN

talk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

argument conference consultation conversation deliberation dialogue interview meeting negotiation seminar symposium visit

STRONG

colloquy conclave confabulation earful encounter huddle palaver parlance parley spiel ventilation

WEAK

eyeball-to-eyeball interlocution

Antonyms

WEAK

listening silence

Example Sentences

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This executive is preaching straight talk about AI and job losses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

After a question about plans should his successor, Kevin Warsh, not be confirmed by then, Powell offered some straight talk, including about the Department of Justice probe of him.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

So, the two arrived at a final compromise: A combination of both that had plenty of romance for Sally and all of Harry’s no-frills straight talk.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2025

Poilievre told the Montreal Gazette in June that he is a fan of "straight talk".

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025

She has been telling me since I was six years old that I need to sit up straight, talk more, make friends, do something with my hair.

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon

straight talk

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