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

Controversy was never very far from Barr, who has been open about her own mental health issues and defiantly outspoken about her politics, which have grown increasingly right-wing and conspiratorial.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
The longtime community and labor organizer has been an outspoken progressive voice in the state legislature since she was elected in 2020.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

Jones turned in a yeoman's effort, going 22-35 for 155 passing yards and two touchdowns while also keeping the Longhorn defense honest with his legs.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
In McDonnell, his supporters say, the mayor has an honest and principled leader who has managed to steady a department beset by low morale, dwindling staffing levels and aging facilities.

— Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of honest

Adjective

Chairman and president Mehmet Koruturk sums up the intent behind Vanguart, especially in a landscape that, to be frank, really does not need another watch company.

— Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2026
Steeped in therapy culture and financial literacy content, young Americans are fluent in boundary-setting and open to frank conversations about money and mental load.

— Grace Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026