outspoken
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4.2
- adjective
- /aʊtˈspoʊkən/
- She is known for being outspoken about her beliefs, often sharing her thoughts without hesitation.
- an outspoken critic
- outspoken views
- an outspoken supporter
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Watch on YouTubeWell, I don't think being outspoken has helped my fiction career, right?
- Well, I don't think being outspoken has helped my fiction career, right?
- I was really outspoken when my two older brothers were very shy.
- You are a transgender and you're a gay rights activist and an outspoken lesbian.
- And so my mother was very outspoken, and she was a very strong woman.
- You're a outspoken advocate for Second Amendment rights.
- I haven't always been this brave and outspoken and a bit of a loudmouth.
- You've been very outspoken against big names such as Prince Andrew.
- Yes, I think Vanessa was also a bit more outspoken than me.
- And it's unusual in the fact that you've been very outspoken about the Muslim community.
- You've been outspoken, you know, with Piers Morgan, but just on this topic.
- I don't remember his name, but he was very funny, very outspoken.
- But she was a very outspoken and colourful person.
- Well, it is, it's a negative word to describe women historically who were like disruptive or outspoken or masculine or difficult.
- And, and and they're very outspoken about the galleries they like and don't like.
Examples
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Lillian was an outspoken critic of the former and a champion of the latter.
Fiction book (1999) -
James Garfield was an outspoken advocate of the gold standard.
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And so my mother was very outspoken, and she was a very strong woman.
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I'm very outspoken about politics and global issues.
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But she was a very outspoken and colourful person.
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Some former think tanks for school reform have become outspoken advocates for charter schools.
Academic text (2013) -
Miss Becker was an outspoken critic of US intelligence activities abroad.
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I mean, she was not well liked in certain circles because she's very outspoken politically.
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You've been rather courageous and outspoken about your challenges with weight loss.
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You know, he's very he's very outspoken on the subject.
Synonyms
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3.5
Honest and clear in speech or action
106
3.4
Open and honest when giving opinions or feelings
100
3.8
Speaking in a direct, plain way that can sound rude
83
4.6
Open and honest, telling the truth even when it is hard
81
4.9
Saying opinions clearly and strongly in public
41
4.2
Showing confidence when saying what you want or think
30
5.5
Being direct and honest when talking or acting
26
4.3
Honest and direct about feelings or plans
14
3.9
Openly say strong opinions or feelings about something
10
6.7
A person who speaks loudly and says rude things
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7.8
To speak loudly and strongly to show disagreement
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4.3
Speaking simply and honestly without hiding meaning
1
6.9
Talking a lot in a lively or outspoken way
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7.1
Speaking in a direct and open way without hiding opinions
Direct and honest in speech that does not hide what you think
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
outspoken = outspoke (semi-transparent) = out + speak + en
The base 'outspoke' suggests speaking freely, but the adjective form 'outspoken' implies a specific meaning of being frank and direct.
Etymology
Outspoken is made of two clear parts: out meaning 'openly' and spoken from speak meaning 'to say'. So think of someone who 'speaks out' without holding back, which is why outspoken means freely and directly giving their opinions.