as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
I pride myself on being free-spoken and feel no hesitancy in telling you my honest opinion on just about anything
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Adjective
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Then there’s reality TV star Spencer Pratt, an outspoken Bass critic, who launched a campaign rooted in his fury over the city’s handling of the fire — and the loss of his family’s home in the flames.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026 -
The outspoken auteur, considered one of Iranian cinema’s greatest living masters, is still in the crosshairs of the government known as the Islamic Republic of Iran.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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Yet, to be honest, our dance card is already mighty full with a whole array of different kinds of gigs – from big pop shows to classic rock concerts and a number of different small club shows.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Shared finances, emotional investments or trust issues become crystal clear, prompting honest conversations and practical decision-making.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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In a candid interview, top real estate agent and founder of SYKES Properties, Erin Sykes, got real about the state of the Florida real estate market.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mod Sun has been candid about the split in the past.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Free-spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-spoken. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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