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 gun control

outspokenly adverb

outspokenness

ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

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

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

The outspoken Donald Trump supporter also continued to advocate for the presidential hopeful in the interview. —Jessica Wang, EW.com, 23 July 2024

Hadid, who has Palestinian heritage, has long been an outspoken supporter of Palestine. —Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 22 July 2024

Earlier this month, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud, an outspoken critic of the administration's support for Israel's attacks, said Biden should step down. —Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 22 July 2024

Sheila Jackson Lee, a longtime Democratic congresswoman from Texas who was an outspoken advocate for Black Americans for decades, died at 74. —Andrew Torgan, CNN, 21 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

outspoken

adjective

out·​spo·​ken au̇t-ˈspō-kən 

: direct and open in speech or expression : frank

outspokenness

-kən-nəs 

noun