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 Pollock was not afraid of strong women and Lee Krasner was one of the most courageous, outspoken, and tenacious women any man might have chosen. — Barbara Rose, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 The column portrays Cunningham as an outspoken agitator whose growing profile has become a distraction for the Fever. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 Others in the community have been more outspoken in their criticism. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026 The outspoken singer-songwriter has written about her politics since the ’90s. — Ethan Beck, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outspoken

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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

Another one of music’s biggest acts, the beloved country star Jelly Roll, has also been frank about taking care of his mental health, amid personal struggles including his recent divorce as well as being a recovering addict.

— Rob LeDonne, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2026
There is no rear window, but then there’s no rear window in a Polestar 4, and to be frank, barely a view out the back of a Corvette or even a Land Rover Defender when the spare tire is on the back.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of frank

Adjective

During a June 11 meeting where the commission reluctantly agreed to put the question on the ballot after a judge ordered them to do so, Gabela was one of the most vocal opponents of the deal, the terms of which date back to 2016 and 2017.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
As the song unfolds, the drums, lead vocal, background vocals, chord movement and production all play a role in carrying and reshaping it, allowing the sections to feel distinctly different while still remaining tightly connected.

— David Penn, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of vocal

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Restaurants, cafés, and a forthcoming four-star hotel will complete the picture.

— Alessia Armenise, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
The James Beard Awards semifinalists Curry Boys BBQ will be there, and so will Top Chef winner Gabe Erales, representing the forthcoming Pearl steakhouse Rosso.

— Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of forthcoming

Adjective

Inspector General Ben Belnap previously knocked agency officials for not being forthright that the project was at risk of running out of money by December 2027.

— Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Musk’s forthright, crusty dad Errol sounds almost proud that something was bullied out of his son, but the movie avoids filling out that traumatic childhood.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of forthright

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