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outspoken
[ out-spoh-kuhn ]
adjective
- uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve:
outspoken criticism.
- free or unreserved in speech.
Antonyms:
verb
- past participle of outspeak.
outspoken
/ ˌʊˈəʊə /
adjective
- candid or bold in speech
- said or expressed with candour or boldness
Derived Forms
- ˌdzܳˈǰԲԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- dzܳsk· adverb
- dzܳsk·Ա noun
- ܲoܳ·k adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of outspoken1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“He inspires because he’s outspoken and true to himself.”
The Grammy nominee, who has been an outspoken supporter for Palestinians, got frank about their stance in an Instagram video responding to Cornell’s recent decision to pull the plug on their concert.
Some teams have been put off by the 'circus' - including his outspoken father - that surrounds Sanders, so some analysts fear he could slide out of the top-five picks, perhaps into the second round.
The weight of all of that moral awareness seems to now rest on the actor who played him too, with Mark Hamill becoming one of social media’s more outspoken voices.
The outspoken Northern Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap is well-known for scathing criticism of Israel’s attacks on Gaza during its live sets.
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