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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Since its founding by chief executive Dario Amodei, Clark and a handful of other executives, Anthropic has positioned itself as outspoken about potential risks stemming from AI.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Musk has long been an outspoken critic of Starmer, who served as a chief state prosecutor before entering politics.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Drag queen Pattie Gonia is asking fans for help fighting Patagonia, the popular outdoor apparel and gear company, which has sued the outspoken environmental activist for trademark infringement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Black Coffee is equally outspoken about how African artists are perceived globally.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

But despite the tireless efforts of the National Woman Suffrage Association and the outspoken arguments of the Revolution, women still could not vote.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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