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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

Jeff Dean, chief scientist at Google’s DeepMind AI lab, has been a rare outspoken voice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From BBC • 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

I assumed my friends also came with a tribe of outspoken aunts, uncles, and cousins they saw on a regular basis.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi