outspokenness
2
6.3
- noun
- /aʊtˈspoʊkənəs/
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- Her outspokenness often leads to honest discussions about important issues.
Examples
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Although his politics might not naturally cause him to side with Neilson, his outspokenness is certainly evident in his summing up.
Academic text (2016) -
Anna's outspokenness and her ability to articulate her hatred and anger fascinated me.
Academic text (2000) -
His outspokenness could be refreshing.
Academic text (2009) -
Her passion for justice and outspokenness, however, was hardly out of place in the first century of Islam.
Blog text (19) -
Kudos to you for your outspokenness in this.
Blog text (15) -
Wahid's outspokenness against the government encouraged students to continue their protests and to take them outside the campus gates to the streets.
Academic text (2004) -
At times, I can't help but wonder if our political climate has become so divided that my outspokenness here has hindered me.
Blog text (22) -
Among his fellow flu researchers, Jefferson's outspokenness has made him something of a pariah.
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On the other hand, his outspokenness against financial interests makes him appealing to all but the most radical fringe of the anti-vaccination movement.
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Dom Oba and Carolina were both Black Brazilians who were marginalized by elite society for their outspokenness and were denigrated as inadapted or even crazy.
Academic text (1997)
Synonyms
22
3.5
Being honest and clear about your actions and intentions
8
4.6
The quality of being confident and direct when saying what you think or want
7
3.5
Open and honest talk that says exactly what you think
6
4.8
A direct and honest way of speaking that can seem rude
6
3.4
Honest, clear words and actions that say exactly what you mean
3
6.6
A way of speaking that is honest and direct
2
5.1
A strong, clear, and confident quality in speech, action, or physical strength
1
5.1
An honest and open way of speaking or acting
1
3.9
Saying the truth in a direct way that may hurt people
1
9.9
Speaking openly and boldly when it risks angering people in charge
An open and direct way of speaking or acting
Very direct and truthful speech that does not soften the facts
An open and honest way of speaking or acting
Being willing to speak openly and share opinions
To speak up confidently and defend your own opinions or rights
Confidently saying what you think or want in a firm way
Antonyms
How Outspoken
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Outspokenness comes from out- ('out' or 'outside') plus speak ('to say') and the noun ending -ness, and is like the adjective outspoken. So, outspokenness is the quality of 'speaking out', or saying your thoughts openly and directly.