OUTSPOKEN Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

outspoken

adjective

ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən

Definition of outspoken

as in honest

free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions a newspaper columnist who has been very outspoken on a number of controversial issues

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Recent Examples of outspoken Kirk was also outspoken about his controversial political views during debates and podcasts, such as his pro-life and anti-gun control stances, criticism of LGBTQ+ and person of color rights and conservative opinions about the roles of women. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 After years without contact, Sandra mysteriously invites her outspoken, alcoholic mother, Diane (Dianne Weist), and her mousy sister, April (Naomi Watts), to the premiere of her upcoming Broadway show. — Matthew Huff, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026 The outspoken Jewish comedian unloaded on X, calling the performance a total nightmare while publicly questioning Sheeran’s decision to share a stage with the musician. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Though the public sentiment surrounding the case has been divided, many outspoken Massachusetts residents congregated at the courthouse in support of Clancy, wearing their signature pink. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outspoken

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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

The actress has also been candid about her multiple sclerosis (MS) diagnosis — first diagnosed in 2010 but kept private until 2022 — and plans to keep sharing her journey.

— Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Gaga has always been candid about her health issues, often using her platform to raise awareness and advocate for others with similar struggles.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of candid

Adjective

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
Despite her designs’ frank sensuality, all the harnesses and black leather, her real kink is Hermès’s craftsmanship.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of frank

Adjective

Having Moro, super, super smart, great communicator, the vocal leader of the group.

— Zach Berman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Playing a raging narcissist intoxicated with her own vocal calisthenics, Scherzinger gets one of the movie’s rare amusing moments, warbling in airy Mariah Carey melisma style even while weeping.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of vocal

Adjective

While many of Nike’s recent Oregon sneakers have been released through GOAT Group via the school’s Ducks of a Feather NIL initiative, the lack of DOAF branding and the appearance of Nike e-commerce images could indicate a forthcoming Snkrs launch.

— Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
Authorities said additional charges against the man are forthcoming.

— Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of forthcoming

Adjective

One issue with tallying them is that the Pentagon has been less than forthright about many aspects of the conflict.

— John Cassidy, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Each of those pieces of her public-facing persona seemed to naturally grow from a vast discography where Parton established herself as hardscrabble, emotionally forthright and full of intuition.

— Ethan Beck, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of forthright

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