Meaning
frank; straightforward
- honest and direct in speaking
- sincere and without pretence
In a sentence
Luca è sempre schietto con i colleghi.
Luca is always frank with his colleagues.
Preferisci una risposta schietta o più diplomatica?
Do you prefer a frank answer or a more diplomatic one?
Non è schietta quando parla dei suoi problemi.
She is not straightforward when she talks about her problems.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| schietto | masculine · singular |
| schietta | feminine · singular |
| schietti | masculine · plural |
| schiette | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used mainly for a person's way of speaking or character.
- Close to sincero and franco; schietto often suggests plain, open directness.
- Agree it with the noun: schietto, schietta, schietti, schiette.