free-spoken

adjective

ˈfrē-ˈspō-kən How to pronounce free-spoken (audio)
Definition of free-spokennext
as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions I pride myself on being free-spoken and feel no hesitancy in telling you my honest opinion on just about anything

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for free-spoken
  1. outspoken
  2. honest
  3. candid
Adjective
  • She has long been outspoken in calling for a deal to return the hostages, speaking weekly outside the Israel Defense Forces headquarters in Tel Aviv, as well as outside Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem, at the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) and other locations.
    Tamar Michaelis and Jennifer Hauser, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Trump’s incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary for Homeland Security Kristi Noem, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and FCC Chair Brendan Carr have all been outspoken supporters of a ban.
    Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • This Fire sign is notorious for its #nofilter ways and brutally honest approach to life, always speaking their mind without hesitation.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • An honest assessment of human behavior is that price is all that matters.
    Korok Ray, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • These candid conversations reveal a nuanced picture of the sector — one of adaptation, re-imagining, and, hopefully, resilience.
    Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Mendoza was a little more candid about Marte, the veteran right fielder who has one more year left on his four-year contract.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of candid
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