Outspoken
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Outspoken is an adjective meaning Speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal; frank.
Meaning
Speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal; frank.
More Meanings
- past participle of outspeak.
Example Sentences
an outspoken man
an outspoken rebuke
Critics were vehemently outspoken; but while they fretted about looks, they missed the cleverer points in the design itself.
Safdar constantly chews a betel nut derivative, which has a stimulant effect – a common habit among drivers in Pakistan. He is outspoken and talks a million miles a minute, his rapid hand movements expressing a range of emotions.
Synonyms for outspoken
Depending on context, synonyms include candid, forthright, blunt, direct, vocal, communicative.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include free-spoken, frank, forthright, plainspoken, direct, communicative.
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