outspoken

adjective

ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən How to pronounce outspoken (audio)
Definition of outspokennext
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 Not only would a move to the Big 12’s Baylor be seen as a step up in the eyes of many, but Baylor is a private Christian school — something that fits Danielson’s outspoken devotion to Christianity. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 Oct. 2026 Fitzpatrick is also part of a bipartisan group that's been outspoken as the White House has taken a more conciliatory tone toward Russia in recent weeks. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 The association advocates on behalf of counties at the state and federal levels and Knaus was frequently outspoken on issues involving California’s budget, health care and homelessness. — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 Biermann, the new documentary film from Jens Meurer (An Impossible Project, Public Enemy, Seaside Special), is a portrait of the outspoken political singer-songwriter and poet Wolf Biermann. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outspoken
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
  1. honest
  2. candid
  3. frank
  4. vocal
  5. forthcoming
  6. forthright
Adjective
  • My honest read on timing is that the five percent will be twenty percent by end of 2027, and fifty by end of 2029.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The original impetus for the film, to be honest, was to look at an incredible life story over a long German period.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • Lloyd had not been candid about his struggles with substance use and addiction until the publication of his memoir.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Today Swig broke it all down in a candid conversation with Editor-In-Chief Kyle Cheromcha and Director of Content and Product Joel Feder.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of candid
Adjective
  • To be frank, most of this new engine power isn’t very noticeable.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Inspired by director Josef Kubota Wladyka’s own mother, the film offers a refreshingly frank portrait of middle-aged female desire.
    — Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of frank
Adjective
  • Some of Fairshake’s most vocal critics questioned whether its backers are getting a clear picture of the battleground landscape.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • One of the most vocal figures to have raised these concerns lives in Melinka.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of vocal
Adjective
  • Nvidia's biggest single guarantee is for OpenAI's forthcoming facility in Pike County, Ohio, which could be the largest data center in the world.
    — Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Following lunch, Lauren led the crowd on an impromptu walking tour of Cartagena, pointing out her favorite shopping spots along the way—including a whistlestop at Ortiz’s forthcoming store.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 24 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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