freehearted

adjective

ˈfrē-ˈhär-təd How to pronounce freehearted (audio)
Definition of freeheartednext
1
as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions a surprisingly freehearted political candidate

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2
as in generous
giving or sharing in abundance and without hesitation a nation of freehearted people and always among the first to send relief to disaster-stricken areas

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for freehearted
  1. outspoken
  2. generous
  3. honest
  4. charitable
  5. candid
  6. forthcoming
Adjective
  • Hong Kong’s position as a once-outspoken corner of China has been upended in recent years by a national security crackdown following huge and often violent democracy protests that convulsed the city in 2019.
    — Chris Lau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Wahab's victory marks another win for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, which is marked by candidates outspoken against Israel.
    — Joey Garrison, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • The latter section compares God to a generous host, who similarly protects his guests, providing safety and abundance.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Her family said Zawadi had been generous and good-natured, eager to make jokes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • Attracting and training game officials, to be honest, isn’t the job of the CIF office but of the various regional officials associations that assign them.
    — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Set in 2009, the film follows two TV reporters forced into a dirty election campaign for a pro-Russian candidate who struggle to stay honest with their work and the people.
    — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • The goal is to show that philanthropy belongs to them, too — not just the historically wealthier and predominantly white charitable institutions that tend to dominate narratives about philanthropy.
    — James Pollard, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Make sure estate documents and beneficiary designations reflect your wishes, including charitable giving.
    — Angie O’Leary, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of charitable
Adjective
  • In a new profile for Who What Wear, the 29-year-old Kylie Cosmetics and Khy co-founder got candid about having kids at a young age.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Bessent gave a telling and surprisingly candid response when CNN’s Kevin Liptak noted D-Day in 1944 was an actual invasion, not a threat to invade, and asked why Treasury did not take immediate action.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of candid
Adjective
  • Last week, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published an exclusive first look at the forthcoming second location of longtime Buckhead staple Hal’s The Steakhouse, which will open next year in the Patterson House at Spring Quarter.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Actor Brad Pitt has been tapped as an executive producer of a forthcoming film about the work of Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Freehearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freehearted. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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