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adjective
- 1. frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial: "he has been outspoken in his criticism"
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OUTSPOKEN definition: 1. expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people are offended: 2…. Learn more.
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently. “ outspoken in their opposition to segregation” synonyms: vocal. communicative, communicatory. able or tending to communicate. adjective. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. “it is possible to be outspoken without being rude”
1. : direct and open in speech or expression : frank. outspoken in his criticism Current Biography. 2. : spoken or expressed without reserve. his outspoken advocacy of gun control. outspokenly adverb. outspokenness. ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən-nəs. noun. Synonyms. candid. direct. forthcoming. forthright. foursquare. frank. free-spoken. freehearted. honest.
Outspoken definition: uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve. See examples of OUTSPOKEN used in a sentence.
adjective. Someone who is outspoken gives their opinions about things openly and honestly, even if they are likely to shock or offend people. Some church leaders have been outspoken in their support for political reform. [ + in] He was an outspoken critic of apartheid.
Definition of outspoken adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
outspoken saying exactly what you think, even if this shocks or offends people: She was outspoken in her criticism of the plan. straight honest and direct: I don't think you're being straight with me.
Spoken boldly or candidly. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Synonyms: straight-from-the-shoulder. point-blank. plainspoken. forthright. free-spoken. candid. blunt. frank. vocal. opinionated. unreserved. oral. open. ingenuous. honest. Antonyms: cautious. diplomatic. tactful.
OUTSPOKEN meaning: expressing an opinion forcefully and not worrying about what other people think: . Learn more.
unafraid to say what one believes. out•spo•ken•ness, n. [ uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024. out•spo•ken (out′ spō′ kən), adj. uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve: outspoken criticism. free or unreserved in speech. v. pp. of outspeak. out - + spoken 1800–10.
