OUTSPOKEN Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

outspoken

adjective

ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən

Definition of outspoken

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 Insiders note that O’Leary, who became president and CEO of Cinema United in 2023, was appointed in part because he was viewed as less fiery than his predecessor, John Fithian, an outspoken advocate for theater owners. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 Ward Churchill, the former University of Colorado professor whose writings and outspoken political views ignited a national debate over academic freedom and free speech, has died. — Jeff Gurney, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Reputedly outspoken and always ready with a quick laugh, Okuda was unusual in not being from Toyota’s founding Toyoda family, as the leadership at the world’s top automaker tended to be. — ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 Benito, in particular, has been incredibly outspoken about his politics. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outspoken

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Adjective

To be honest, that's probably the best-case scenario for the casual fans that this sort of fight draws.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Its quincunx to Saturn in your 2nd House of Resources may ask you to be honest about time, money, energy, or self-worth.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of honest

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

Brown chronicled her experience with cancer in several articles for PEOPLE and became a vocal advocate for fellow cancer patients.

— Emma Banks, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026
People who ride bikes are a small but very vocal minority who seem to have city government wrapped around their fingers.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of vocal

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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