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 Manzo was an outspoken critic of cartel involvement in extortion and other rackets. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 The Oscar winner has been outspoken about women’s health for years. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 Murkowski has been outspoken about how certain voting restrictions in the legislation would hurt rural communities in her home state, Alaska. — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Lawler has also become outspoken about sharing Littleton's experience, saying utilities can learn from one another when attacks or near misses occur. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 4 Aug. 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
  • And the honest inventory is longer than most executives think.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • His honest songwriting — and lack of fear around making a song sound a little darker or more dangerous than what we’re used to hearing on country radio — is what sets him apart.
    — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • The 2023 documentary, which included candid reflection from Galliano and revealed how addiction unraveled his life, helped shift public opinion in the designer’s favor.
    — Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The post showed several candid shots of Gaines and her family soaking up the idyllic mountain scenery, including walking on a trail and visiting a river.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of candid
Adjective
  • Bedient gave him some frank advice on how to rehabilitate his sperm.
    — Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Brennan’s first show—no stranger to backlash for its frank exploration of adolescent sexuality and mental health, among other things—may have prepared him for the mania around Monster.
    — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of frank
Adjective
  • Together, Clancy’s vocal, physical and written messages offered key insights into her perspective in the second week of her trial on three counts of murder in the killings of her children Cora, 5; Dawson, 3; and Callan, 8 months.
    — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Elevating other leaders that are on our team to be more vocal out there.
    — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of vocal
Adjective
  • Bullock and Kidman offered a look at the forthcoming movie at CinemaCon in Las Vegas in April.
    — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Her forthcoming book, The Emotional Lives of Parents, publishes on February 9, 2027 and is available for pre-order now.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of forthcoming
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, not all DSA members and sympathizers are as forthright about their intentions as Romer.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Lorde’s and Parker’s letters are forthright and funny from the start, but the other writers are reticent and polite at first.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Definition of forthright

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