as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
many therapists believe that it is better to be openhearted than to repress one's feelings, however hostile they may be
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Recent Examples of openhearted
With Marilla in particular, there’s a joy in watching her stern façade almost immediately crumble and grow into openhearted adoration upon meeting Anne.
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Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
Straight Line Was a Lie finds the band embracing an openhearted surrender to every aspect of growth while acknowledging that the cycle will inevitably begin again.
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Gabrielle MacAfee,
Rolling Stone,
26 Aug. 2025
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Kambole Campbell,
Vulture,
9 Dec. 2025
Straight Line Was a Lie finds the band embracing an openhearted surrender to every aspect of growth while acknowledging that the cycle will inevitably begin again.
—
Gabrielle MacAfee,
Rolling Stone,
26 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for openhearted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for openhearted
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The experience of Jack Ma illustrates the limits imposed on entrepreneurs who become too powerful or politically outspoken.
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The fact his reputation around the league points to him being outspoken cooled his value.
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Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.
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County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.
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Readiness is an ongoing practice, not a declaration, determined by daily interactions and the safety to be candid.
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In April 2020, the pop superstar shared a candid photo of herself and Austin to her social media in honor of National Siblings Day.
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His show, which ran for nearly four decades, provided a national platform for frank discussions on race, politics, and culture.
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Greenwood is frank about the practical obstacles the project required overcoming, including visas.
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“Openhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/openhearted. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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