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单词 outspoken
释义

outspoken

adjective

out·​spo·​ken ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən How to pronounce outspoken (audio)
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
outspokenly adverb
outspokenness
ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən-nəs How to pronounce outspoken (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • candid
  • direct
  • forthcoming
  • forthright
  • foursquare
  • frank
  • free-spoken
  • freehearted
  • honest
  • open
  • openhearted
  • out-front
  • plain
  • plainspoken
  • straight
  • straightforward
  • unguarded
  • unreserved
  • up-front
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Example Sentences

She has been an outspoken advocate of women's rights throughout her life. an outspoken and controversial radio host She's very outspoken about political issues.
Recent Examples on the Web In an interview with Dazed magazine, Blake opened up about how his girlfriend has inspired him to be more outspoken about his feelings. Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 18 Aug. 2022 In Washington state, neither Herrera Beutler nor Newhouse has been as outspoken as Meijer. Catie Edmondson, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Aug. 2022 One of your rivals, Patagonia, is very outspoken in its political activism, even suing former president Donald Trump over national lands protection. Phil Wahba, Fortune, 22 July 2022 The comedian was famously outspoken about his struggles with substance abuse before his passing in 2005 at the age of 65. Topher Gauk-roger, PEOPLE.com, 28 June 2022 He’s been widely outspoken against the Supreme Court ever since the May leak to Politico revealed with near-certainty that Roe v. Wade would be overturned. Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 June 2022 Butler suspects that Presley wasn't more outspoken on behalf of Civil Rights and other issues because the Colonel attempted to clamp down on any such potentially divisive statements. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 26 June 2022 Musk, who is known for being particularly outspoken on Twitter, has stayed noticeably silent despite the headlines of potential curbs on his company in China, noted Le. Michelle Toh, CNN, 23 June 2022 But under his successor, President Nicolás Maduro, who has been much less outspoken on priests’ transgressions, the Church has become an intermediary between the government and the opposition. Ana Vanessa Herrero, Washington Post, 21 June 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

outspoken

adjective

out·​spo·​ken au̇t-ˈspō-kən How to pronounce outspoken (audio)
: talking in a free and honest way : blunt
an outspoken critic

outspoken

adjective

as in honest
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions a newspaper columnist who has been very outspoken on a number of controversial issues

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • honest
  • candid
  • frank
  • vocal
  • forthright
  • forthcoming
  • plainspoken
  • straightforward
  • blunt
  • openhearted
  • direct
  • unreserved
  • free-spoken
  • open
  • unguarded
  • earnest
  • plain
  • outgoing
  • out-front
  • vociferous
  • straight
  • sincere
  • naive
  • unaffected
  • up-front
  • uninhibited
  • ingenuous
  • freehearted
  • foursquare
  • gruff
  • real
  • guileless
  • unpretentious
  • rude
  • artless
  • brusque
  • innocent
  • unpretending
  • unrestrained
  • naïve
  • tactless
  • curt
  • abrupt
  • crusty
  • natural
  • thoughtless
  • inconsiderate
  • undiplomatic
  • impolite
  • ungracious
  • undesigning
  • bluff
  • unsubtle
  • impertinent
  • sharp
  • uncivil
  • brusk
  • unmannerly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • restrained
  • reserved
  • reticent
  • taciturn
  • quiet
  • inhibited
  • uncandid
  • laconic
  • unforthcoming
  • evasive
  • ambiguous
  • uncommunicative
  • tactful
  • diplomatic
  • equivocal
  • dissembling
  • close-mouthed
  • tight-lipped
  • civil
  • polite
  • considerate
  • courteous
  • politic
  • circuitous
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