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

Burry has been among Wall Street’s most outspoken skeptics of the artificial intelligence boom, arguing that demand for AI infrastructure is being fueled by financing arrangements that may prove unsustainable.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
There is outspoken criticism within Israel as well as around the world.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

And the honest inventory is longer than most executives think.

— Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
His honest songwriting — and lack of fear around making a song sound a little darker or more dangerous than what we’re used to hearing on country radio — is what sets him apart.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of honest

Adjective

The 2023 documentary, which included candid reflection from Galliano and revealed how addiction unraveled his life, helped shift public opinion in the designer’s favor.

— Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
The post showed several candid shots of Gaines and her family soaking up the idyllic mountain scenery, including walking on a trail and visiting a river.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 Aug. 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