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
  • Debra Tate, Sharon Tate’s sister, has been an outspoken advocate for keeping Krenwinkel and other former followers of Manson behind bars.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Many industry critics were also outspoken when Netflix's studio and streaming deal was on the table, with particular focus on the future of movies staying in theaters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • The rooms Rooms are clean and bright, content to sit back, relax, and let the killer oceanfront views do much of the work where possible; first order of business are massive windows and glass doors leading out onto generous balconies.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Before going to bed, Joy leaves out a generous spread of midnight snacks packed full of chicken for the guests, who stay up late.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • Ask each business owner to absorb the run-rate at renewal, and the honest answer arrives faster than any dashboard.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Each episode, the brutally honest Ramsay comes in to help the struggling restaurant fix its problems or its negative image, and in turn the restaurants get publicity from being on a national television show.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • Donating shares—whether involving an IPO or not—can be one of the most tax-effective ways to support charitable causes.
    — Joe Crome, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Jim Cramer also hit paydirt on this one, buying it for the charitable trust back in March.
    — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of charitable
Adjective
  • Development comes from coaching, candid feedback, stretch assignments and leaders willing to take thoughtful risks on people.
    — Michael Londgren, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Next month, audiences will get a candid look at Holmes in the 34 days before her incarceration in You Can See Everything, which sees Fielder and a film crew move in with Holmes and her husband.
    — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of candid
Adjective
  • The forthcoming vision statement puts a particular emphasis on metascience, an area of study that has received wider government attention in recent years.
    — Jared Perlo, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Notably, the latest announcement did not clearly establish how much of the forthcoming release would be additional to earlier commitments.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of forthcoming
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“Freehearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freehearted. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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