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expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people are offended: outspoken comments. Mr Masack is an outspoken critic of the present government. Synonyms. blunt (RUDE) candid approving. direct (HONEST) forthright. frank.
Learn the meaning of outspoken, an adjective that describes someone who speaks or expresses themselves frankly and without reserve. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.
able or tending to communicate. adjective. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. “it is possible to be outspoken without being rude”. synonyms: blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder. direct.
Outspoken definition: uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve. See examples of OUTSPOKEN used in a sentence.
adjective. Someone who is outspoken gives their opinions about things openly and honestly, even if they are likely to shock or offend people. Some church leaders have been outspoken in their support for political reform. [ + in] He was an outspoken critic of apartheid.
Outspoken suggests that you are willing to shock people by saying what you believe to be right. Blunt and direct often suggest that you think honesty is more important than being polite. Open is positive and describes somebody’s character:
Learn the meaning of outspoken, an adjective that describes someone who says exactly what they think, even if it shocks or offends others. See synonyms, usage notes, pronunciation and example sentences from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary.
