outspoken

adjective

out·​spo·​ken ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən 

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 environmentalism

outspokenly adverb

outspokenness

ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of outspoken

• honest
• candid
• frank
• vocal
• forthcoming
• forthright

Examples of outspoken in a Sentence

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

While Warsh has been outspoken about his insistence on taming inflation, markets are growing impatient. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

Adams moved to the United States from Australia in 2012 and has since become an outspoken champion of the American political and economic system. — Kali Bomeli, ProPublica, 28 July 2026

Corson has been an outspoken critic of the Supreme Court amendment. — Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Tracy has been by her husband’s side ever since the actor revealed his Parkinson’s diagnosis at age 29, and has been outspoken in her support of him over the years. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for outspoken

• awoken
• betoken
• heartbroken
• unbroken
• unspoken
• broken
• oaken
• spoken
• token
• woken

Kids Definition

outspoken

adjective

out·​spo·​ken au̇t-ˈspō-kən 

: direct and open in speech or expression : frank

outspokenness

-kən-nəs 

noun