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outspoken
adjective out·spo·ken \ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən\
: talking in a free and honest way about your opinions
Full Definition of OUTSPOKEN
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>
— out·spo·ken·ly adverb
— out·spo·ken·ness \-kən-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of OUTSPOKEN
circa 1808
Related to OUTSPOKEN
- Synonyms
- candid, direct, forthcoming, forthright, foursquare, freehearted, free-spoken, honest, open, openhearted, out-front, frank, plain, plainspoken, straight, straightforward, unguarded, unreserved, up-front
- Antonyms
- dissembling, uncandid, unforthcoming
Rhymes with OUTSPOKEN
OUTSPOKEN Defined for Kids
outspoken
adjective out·spo·ken \au̇t-ˈspō-kən\
Definition of OUTSPOKEN for Kids
: talking in a free and honest way : blunt <an outspoken critic>
— out·spo·ken·ly adverb
— out·spo·ken·ness noun
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