foul-spoken
- adjective
- Offensive
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- He was known as a blunt and foul-spoken critic of the local government.
Examples
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Her foul-spoken remarks shocked everyone at the formal dinner.
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The coach reprimanded the foul-spoken player for shouting insults during the match.
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Don't be so foul-spoken in front of the children!
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His foul-spoken remarks offended many people.
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Her foul-spoken remarks shocked everyone at the formal dinner.
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The coach reprimanded the foul-spoken player for shouting insults during the match.
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Don't be so foul-spoken in front of the children!
Synonyms
309
6.4
Containing rude sexual words
90
4.7
Containing rude or offensive language
70
4.9
Using insulting words or hurtful behavior toward another person
65
4.7
Words or jokes that are rude and about sex
22
6.5
Being rude and indecent in words or behaviour
10
9.9
Saying rude and untrue things to hurt someone's reputation
9
7.7
A person who often says rude words
3
6.7
A person who speaks loudly and says rude things
A person who speaks in a rude, harsh way
Antonyms
How Offensive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Foul-spoken is made from foul meaning 'offensive' or 'dirty' and spoken meaning 'said'. Think of a 'foul smell' to remember that foul means bad, so foul-spoken describes someone who says offensive or obscene things.