free-spoken

adjective

ˈfrē-ˈspō-kən How to pronounce free-spoken (audio)
Definition of free-spokennext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-spoken
  1. outspoken
  2. honest
  3. candid
Adjective
  • Officials in the Israeli government also used the opportunity to take a shot at Sanchez, who has been an outspoken advocate for Palestinians throughout the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
  • Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, named for the longtime defense hawk and outspoken Ukraine supporter who died unexpectedly earlier this month.
    — Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • Choose one practical repair, one honest conversation, or one limit that makes home more livable.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • The Odyssey Pirate Scams Strike At Breakneck Speed The speed at which such threats emerged is hardly eyebrow-raising to be honest, after all the hype around The Odyssey had been building for quite a while.
    — Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • Yes, there are behind-the-scenes snippets from their projects with candid photos, but the chances of us seeing the inside of one of their houses feels slim to none.
    — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Executives who openly acknowledge complexity and are candid about limitations cultivate a much stronger internal culture.
    — Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of candid
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