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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Trump has been an outspoken critic of CNN and many of its on-air hosts.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Texans are already voting early in the March 3 primary between Gonzales and Brandon Herrera, an outspoken gun rights advocate who has made controversial comments attacking Jews and Israel.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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November 22 – December 21 Home could feel clearer after one honest chat.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Home could feel clearer after one honest chat.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The confession occurred during a candid red carpet moment at the London premiere of his upcoming horror film The Bride!—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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The six interviews that comprise this book are often candid, in the manner of some late-career reflections.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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