outspoken

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adjective

out·​spo·​ken ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən How to pronounce outspoken (audio)
Synonyms of outspoken
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: direct and open in speech or expression : frank
… outspoken in his criticism …—Current Biography
2
: spoken or expressed without reserve
his outspoken advocacy of environmentalism
outspokenly adverb
outspokenness
ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən-nəs How to pronounce outspoken (audio)
noun

outspoken

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past participle of outspeak

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Adjective She has been an outspoken advocate of women's rights throughout her life. an outspoken and controversial radio host She's very outspoken about political issues.
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Omar, who became a citizen 26 years ago, has long been an outspoken Trump critic and a target of his racist rants, and the raid was a naked display of retribution, persecution and intimidation. — James Speyer, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026 The politically outspoken Panahi has been repeatedly imprisoned and put under house arrest by Iranian authorities over the years. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Among the most politically delicate moves this month came when federal agents searched the home of Omar, one of the most outspoken congressional critics of the president. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026 Macklemore's defiant remarks drew mixed reactions online, with some social media users applauding his outspoken activism while others questioned his motives and accused him of being out of touch. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outspoken

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First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of outspoken was circa 1808

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outspoken

adjective
out·​spo·​ken au̇t-ˈspō-kən How to pronounce outspoken (audio)
: direct and open in speech or expression : frank
outspokenness
-kən-nəs How to pronounce outspoken (audio)
noun
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