outspoken
uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve: outspoken criticism.
free or unreserved in speech.
past participle of outspeak.
Origin of outspoken
1synonym study For outspoken
Opposites for outspoken
Other words from outspoken
- out·spo·ken·ly, adverb
- out·spo·ken·ness, noun
- un·out·spo·ken, adjective
Words Nearby outspoken
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How to use outspoken in a sentence
Shelby’s outspoken opposition helped sink Moore’s candidacy, and Moore lost to Democrat Doug Jones.
Republican Sen. Richard C. Shelby announces he will retire in 2022 | Colby Itkowitz, Erica Werner | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostJoining the outspoken number of investors frustrated by San Francisco’s government, Founders Fund General Partner Keith Rabois recently announced his move to the city in November and acquired a home in the area.
Shultz was an early and outspoken advocate of aggressive anti-terrorism measures.
George P. Shultz, counsel and Cabinet member for two Republican presidents, dies at 100 | Michael Abramowitz, David Hoffman | February 8, 2021 | Washington PostHe has been outspoken on the need for diversity and sustainability in his industry.
Introducing the TIME 2030 Committee Advising on Solutions for the Future | TIME Staff | February 5, 2021 | TimeLast April, Amazon fired two of its headquarters workers who had been outspoken critics of Amazon’s warehouse working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic and the company’s climate policies.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos‘s successor will inherit his challenges | Jay Greene, Cat Zakrzewski | February 4, 2021 | Washington Post
But few of us would recognize the name of Dietrich von Hildebrand, a German philosopher-turned-outspoken Nazi antagonist.
The Catholic Philosopher Who Took on Hitler | John Henry Crosby | December 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe was one of few outspoken activists in Syria prior to the uprising that took a place in March of 2011.
Behind Bars for the Holidays: 11 Political Prisoners We Want to See Free In 2015 | Movements.Org | December 25, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd Jeb, of course, will also have to deal with his outspoken support for Common Core, which the Republican base loathes.
Be the Smarter Bush Brother, Jeb: Don’t Run! | Michael Tomasky | December 17, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTRepublican Joni Ernst, an outspoken right-winger, is the new Senator-elect from Iowa.
But there are likely clues to be found in Germán Goyeneche's outspoken passion for the buying and selling of art.
It was a pretty compliment, and sincere I knew, for no one could meet him without recognising his frank outspoken nature.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowAt first she had rather resented Sir John's outspoken objection to her niece as his son's wife.
With Edged Tools | Henry Seton MerrimanJane was homely and very outspoken; she made enemies easily yet was a loyal friend.
The Secret of the Sundial | Mildred A. Wirt, AKA Ann WirtIt nettled Dean—frank, outspoken, straightforward as he had always been.
Warrior Gap | Charles King"Why, Frank," cried Constance, in a burst of outspoken admiration.
The Diamond Coterie | Lawrence L. Lynch
British Dictionary definitions for outspoken
/ (ˌaʊtˈspəʊkən) /
candid or bold in speech
said or expressed with candour or boldness
Derived forms of outspoken
- outspokenness, noun
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