Synonyms of outspoken

outspoken

adjective

ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• honest
• candid
• frank
• vocal
• forthcoming
• forthright
• straightforward
• direct
• out-front
• blunt
• plainspoken
• unreserved
• up-front
• open
• unguarded
• plain
• free-spoken
• earnest
• openhearted
• straight
• outgoing
• sincere
• naive
• unaffected
• vociferous
• uninhibited
• real
• ingenuous
• freehearted
• guileless
• gruff
• unpretentious
• artless
• foursquare
• innocent
• rude
• unpretending
• brusque
• unrestrained
• abrupt
• crusty
• tactless
• curt
• natural
• thoughtless
• inconsiderate
• bluff
• undiplomatic
• ungracious
• impolite
• undesigning
• unsubtle
• impertinent
• sharp
• uncivil
• unmannerly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• restrained
• reserved
• inhibited
• quiet
• reticent
• taciturn
• laconic
• ambiguous
• unforthcoming
• evasive
• uncommunicative
• uncandid
• diplomatic
• equivocal
• tactful
• dissembling
• civil
• tight-lipped
• polite
• close-mouthed
• circuitous
• courteous
• politic
• considerate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of outspoken

Dolly's faith Parton was very outspoken throughout her life about her Christian faith. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Alvarez Ayala has also been accused of financing and orchestrating the November 2025 assassination of Uruapan Mayor Carlos Manzo, an outspoken critic of organized crime who was shot during Day of the Dead celebrations. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026

Her outspoken work with the LGBT community was an important part of her advocacy, and Fonda spoke directly to her gay and transgender fans who are mourning alongside her. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

She's become an outspoken advocate against the plant, speaking up at city meetings and leading the Safe and Sound Coalition as its director. — Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026