Definitions

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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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

Verstappen is the most outspoken of the drivers about the new rules, but he is far from the only one unhappy.

From BBC

He is one of Europe’s most outspoken critics of Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sandberg has been one of the most outspoken advocates for women in business, particularly when her book “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” published in 2013.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the artist moved into middle age, his prolific creative output continues, if anything with works that are more outspoken and political than earlier pieces.

From BBC

outspoken

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