Synonyms

outspoken

American

[out-spoh-kuhn] / ˈaʊtˈspoʊ kən /

adjective

uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve.

outspoken criticism.
free or unreserved in speech.

Antonyms:

taciturn

verb

past participle of outspeak.

outspoken British

/ ˌaʊtˈspəʊkən /

adjective

candid or bold in speech
said or expressed with candour or boldness

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Related Words

See frank ¹.

Other Word Forms

outspokenly adverb
outspokenness noun
unoutspoken adjective

Etymology

Origin of outspoken

First recorded in 1800–10; out- + spoken

Example Sentences

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“He was outspoken, he wanted to do a good job,” said Larry Chafin, chief executive and chairman of Pluto Cloud Services, who blogged for Network World at the same time as Reese.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Australian leader's comments were condemned, however, by the outspoken activist Grace Tame who labelled them a "patronising cop out from a total coward".

From Barron's

Morgan Christie, from Fife, fell in love with Yungblud when she was 15 due to his "outspoken and very political" songs.

From BBC

"He's been outspoken about me, but I don't believe that the Verstappens were responsible in any way."

From BBC

Weeks after the candidates were publicised, outspoken MP Valy Vetsaphong announced she had removed herself from the ballot, ending her decade-long career in parliament -- but some remain sceptical about her departure.

From Barron's

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