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outspoken

[out-spoh-kuhn] / ˈaʊtˈspoʊ kən /
ADJECTIVE
explicit, unreserved
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blunt candid forthright strident vocal
WEAK
abrupt artless calling spade a spade direct frank free laying it on the line open plain plain-spoken point-blank round square straightforward talking turkey unceremonious unequivocal unreticent up front
Antonyms
STRONGEST
devious
WEAK
cautious diplomatic introverted reserved retiring shy tactful

Example Sentences

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The joke here was that Barkley, already known for being outspoken, has been getting kudos for speaking out in favor of immigrants on a CBS broadcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

At a moment when much of the tech industry would rather not talk politics, Google executive Jeff Dean has been a rare outspoken voice—even on issues that hit close to home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Palantir’s Karp has been outspoken about his support for the use of AI for American military purposes.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Lumumba, an outspoken critic of Belgium's colonial rule, became his country's first prime minister after it gained independence in 1960.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

West was an outspoken advocate for black empowerment and one of the leaders of the local NAACP.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly