a blunt New England farmer.
a forthright approach to the problem.
a point-blank accusation.
blunt talking and straight shooting.
forthright criticism.
I gave them my candid opinion.
it is possible to be outspoken without being rude.
plainspoken and to the point.
spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point.
tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank.
the responsibility lies squarely with them.
to face a problem squarely.