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
  • Stone is willing to invest in his ingredients but is also frank that some of what has hurt Gwen, and other restaurants, has had nothing to do with how the establishment is run.
    — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Portillo’s chili cheese dog ignores Windy City convention, pairing a snappy, all-beef frank and pillowy poppy seed bun with a generous swipe of hearty chili and slice of American cheese.
    — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 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
  • When customers enter, the décor immediately signals to the body a forthcoming relaxation and a mental reset.
    — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The 35-year-old will lead England in the forthcoming three-Test series against Pakistan, the nation’s first matches since Stokes resigned in dramatic fashion midway through the defeat to New Zealand at Trent Bridge in June.
    — Andrew Fifield, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of forthcoming
Adjective
  • 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
  • Americans heard much more forthright rationales from generals involved in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
    — Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026
Definition of forthright

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