plain dealing
Definition
Noun: The quality or practice of being straightforward, honest, and sincere in one's interactions with others; frankness without deception or artifice.
Usage Examples
- (Her honest and straightforward manner.)
- (His direct and sincere approach.)
Advanced Usage
- "plain dealing" as a descriptor: Often used to characterize a person's character or a transaction style.
- The merchant was known for his plain dealing, never hiding defects in his goods. (He was known for his honesty.)
Variants and Related Words
- Plain-dealing (adj): Acting or characterized by straightforward honesty.
- He was a plain-dealing man who never resorted to tricks. (He was honest and direct.)
Synonyms
- Frankness: the quality of being open and sincere.
- Candor: the quality of being truthful and straightforward.
- Honesty: the quality of being free from deceit.
Related Idioms
- "to call a spade a spade": to speak plainly and directly about a subject, even if it is unpleasant.
- She always calls a spade a spade, which is a sign of her plain dealing. (She speaks without euphemism.)
Antonyms
- Deceit: the action of hiding the truth.
- Duplicity: double-dealing or deception.