OPENHEARTED Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

openhearted

adjective

ˌō-pən-ˈhär-təd

Definition of openhearted

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. — 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

Adjective

Officials in the Israeli government also used the opportunity to take a shot at Sanchez, who has been an outspoken advocate for Palestinians throughout the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

— Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, named for the longtime defense hawk and outspoken Ukraine supporter who died unexpectedly earlier this month.

— Eric Mack, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Home and ambition may need a more honest handoff.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
Effective communication should be honest, consistent, and rooted in core values, acknowledging that many boycotts occur invisibly through personal networks, not just public channels.

— Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of honest

Adjective

Yes, there are behind-the-scenes snippets from their projects with candid photos, but the chances of us seeing the inside of one of their houses feels slim to none.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 30 July 2026
Executives who openly acknowledge complexity and are candid about limitations cultivate a much stronger internal culture.

— Rochelle Blease, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of candid

Adjective

Stone is willing to invest in his ingredients but is also frank that some of what has hurt Gwen, and other restaurants, has had nothing to do with how the establishment is run.

— Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Portillo’s chili cheese dog ignores Windy City convention, pairing a snappy, all-beef frank and pillowy poppy seed bun with a generous swipe of hearty chili and slice of American cheese.

— Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 2026