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

While Talarico and Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, have been outspoken in their desire to rein in data center development, both are taking a nuanced position.

— Justin Papp, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
And although the medical research measure has some outspoken critics, there’s no money for an opposition campaign.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

Any honest accounting of mail-in voting should begin with that distinction.

— Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
These real stories help create a more honest and relatable view of leadership while showing employees how these opportunities contribute to both personal and professional growth.

— Jalie Cohen, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of honest

Adjective

No cause of death was given, but the musician had been candid about his battle with cancer in recent years.

— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Those records inspire some of the most candid moments of JAŸ-Z in 8, the eight-part HBO documentary that revisits Jay-Z’s life, catalog, and legacy through extended sit-down conversations with producer Rick Rubin.

— John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of candid

Adjective

Her first two albums were defined by her frank and candid reckoning with her sexuality and Catholic upbringing.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
For the first time, Zvyagintsev made a movie outside of Russia, moving Minotaur’s production to Latvia to stand in for a brutally frank portrait of his homeland at the dawn of the Ukraine war.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026