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
The outspoken late-night host criticized the SpaceX founder and controversial tech magnate as his company enters the stock market for the first time, a seismic move that made Musk the world's first trillionaire.
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Jalen has always been outspoken about his appreciation for his mother and the sacrifices she’s made for him and his sister, Erica.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Political dissent can be harshly policed outside the stadium, but domestic clubs’ most ardent fan groups, often called ultras, are brazenly outspoken in their cheering.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
While multiple countries have disputing claims with China over the South China Sea, the greatest tensions over the issue have been with the Philippines, where officials have been outspoken on the issue.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Jalen has always been outspoken about his appreciation for his mother and the sacrifices she’s made for him and his sister, Erica.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Political dissent can be harshly policed outside the stadium, but domestic clubs’ most ardent fan groups, often called ultras, are brazenly outspoken in their cheering.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
While multiple countries have disputing claims with China over the South China Sea, the greatest tensions over the issue have been with the Philippines, where officials have been outspoken on the issue.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
Adjective
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An honest summary would still pass the buck to the voters on a grossly dishonest scheme, but at least the voters might recognize a description that doesn’t cajole, coax and mislead them.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The partner who honors their own limits stays honest.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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In the months since James' death, Kimberly has been candid about her grief and how the Van Der Beek family is working to keep his memory alive.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 June 2026
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Infante reported in 2024 that Smith was to meet with Jacksonville Jaguars’ and Las Vegas Raiders’ rookie classes to offer mentorship and candid insights about his own jagged trail.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Adjective
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And that surprise breakout drew frank praise from a key Mets executive whose own team has struggled to find the same level of consistency.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Given the role’s frank sexuality, it’s also sparked yet more of the endless conversation and controversy that seems to trail her.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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The screams, contortions and vocal shifts were made without CGI or artificial intelligence, and that detail is its own form of campaign currency in an era when audiences and voters alike are increasingly skeptical of digital enhancement.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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Trump’s immigration team vows that more raids are forthcoming.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Briar Jones marks a darker turn for Croucher, who also explores the effects of trauma in their forthcoming YA novel Bridget & Gabe Are Not Okay, which revisits characters from Gwen and Art Are Not in Love.—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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More screen time is given over to her burgeoning friendship with firebrand suffragette Mary, played by singer Lily Allen in a deliberately anachronistic performance — her forthright speech and manner beamed in directly from the 21st century.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Open-minded, passionate, forthright and brave, Eva is well-educated, well-read, adventurous, generous of spirit, a world-traveler.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspoken. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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