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
  • Mahmoud Nabavian, an outspoken radical lawmaker, asked on X days before Khamenei’s funeral.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • The remarks drew criticism from Fine, who has emerged as one of Vance’s most outspoken Republican critics on Israel.
    — Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 2026
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • For the first time since at least 1974, new homes are selling for less than existing ones, and the culprit is a mix of builders getting generous and sellers refusing to budge.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • Each bite felt grounded, familiar, and generous, the kind of food that matches a courtyard full of old walls and low conversation.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of generous
Adjective
  • That is also where the design's costs sit, and an honest account keeps them in view.
    — Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • Amodei’s assessment of the dangers may be right or wrong, but an ad that grapples with those risks is arguably more honest than previous campaigns that present Claude as a tool for tinkerers and problem solvers.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 17 July 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • The show serves a charitable cause too, supporting FIFA’s Global Citizen Education Fund, which seeks to raise $100 million through the world cup efforts.
    — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2026
  • Since 2017, Miller’s posts about players and prospects, primarily on X, have been increasingly interspersed with calls for followers to donate to charitable campaigns.
    — Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Definition of charitable
Adjective
  • The ensemble drama traces the unpredictable shape of grief and family dynamics, aiming for an emotionally candid portrait of loss and the ties that hold communities together.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 July 2026
  • The actor, 55, got candid about his feelings about his four daughters dating while appearing alongside his family at the New York City premiere of The Odyssey on Tuesday, July 14.
    — Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of candid
Adjective
  • Elle Fanning stars as Effie Trinket, originally played by Elizabeth Banks; the forthcoming fifth film also provides the backstory to Effie and Haymitch’s relationship in the trilogy.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 4 July 2026
  • The song will appear on the forthcoming anniversary edition of the album, which was originally released on Beyoncé’s 25th birthday and debuted atop the Billboard 200 with more than 541,000 copies sold in its first week.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 4 July 2026
Definition of forthcoming
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“Freehearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/freehearted. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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