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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While Trump was weighing the decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, Vance came to the president's defense after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base were outspoken against the U.S. getting involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
5 July 2025 -
Most outspoken were the parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who worked this week to inspire supporters to call the judge, the U.S. Department of Justice and Gov. Brad Little’s office to force Kohberger’s capital murder trial to proceed, in pursuit of a possible death sentence.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Jamie Lee Curtis got honest about her cosmetic procedures in the hopes of dissuading women from making the same mistake.—
Maria Yagoda,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Maybe the most important feature of actual freedom is the ability to make honest and fair criticism of your country, something which feels more and more taboo.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Hathaway has been candid about her motherhood journey, which began with her eldest in 2016.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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Recruit two to three marketing professionals from outside your sector who will inspire bold thinking and provide candid feedback.—
Lynn Godfrey,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Free-spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-spoken. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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