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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Leo, who has become an outspoken critic of the Iran war, also said attacks on civilian infrastructure are against international law.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026 -
Colorado’s outspoken coach, former NFL star Deion Sanders, told reporters his team will honor Ponder by wearing a patch on their uniforms during the upcoming football season.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With the intuitive Moon in your sign, your 1st House of Perception asks for honest self-expression without overthinking.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
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More astute attention to character development, and more honest portrayals of how most of us really live.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2026
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The crew has also appeared live on camera throughout NASA’s continuing broadcast of the mission, allowing candid glimpses of their life in space.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2026
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Vance's new memoir comes 10 years after his best-selling 2016 book, Hillbilly Elegy, a candid account of his childhood, upbringing and personal life in Appalachia.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Free-spoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/free-spoken. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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