as in honest
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
a newspaper columnist who has been very outspoken on a number of controversial issues
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Recent Examples of outspoken
He was known for his outspoken manner, legislative influence, and leadership in civil rights and economic policy.
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Jesus Mesa
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
France’s First Lady has also been outspoken against cyberbullying.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 May 2025
The Belfast trio has been one of the most outspoken voices in the music world in supporting Palestine amid Israel’s war on Hamas, which began Oct. 7, 2023, when the terrorist group killed 1,200 Israelis and kidnapped 250 more.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 May 2025
While Clark, as a White athlete, often receives praise for her competitive intensity and outspoken nature, Reese faces harsher scrutiny for similar behaviors.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Jesus Mesa
hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
France’s First Lady has also been outspoken against cyberbullying.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 May 2025
The Belfast trio has been one of the most outspoken voices in the music world in supporting Palestine amid Israel’s war on Hamas, which began Oct. 7, 2023, when the terrorist group killed 1,200 Israelis and kidnapped 250 more.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 21 May 2025
While Clark, as a White athlete, often receives praise for her competitive intensity and outspoken nature, Reese faces harsher scrutiny for similar behaviors.
—Lindsey Darvin, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outspoken
Adjective
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Players appreciated such an honest approach during the Euro 2022 campaign, which garnered mutual respect and trust.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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So much of it feels like a fever dream, to be honest, being in Singapore.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The candid video showed the cat gently moving his paw to pump breast milk for his owner, who had recently given birth.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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But when navigated well, this process can strengthen the relationship and ensure that directors serve as your candid, engaged, and strategic partners.—
Rachel DuRose,
Harvard Business Review,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Have a frank conversation with her about her recklessness and its impact on others.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
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The bluntly declarative candor of their performances feels at once tweaked with the artifice of frank expressivity yet emotionally hyperreal.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 May 2025
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Martin had been a vocal opponent of prosecuting people charged in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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Even before Indiana Landmarks became involved, Swihart said the community has been vocal for years about reusing the Roosevelt site.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Family is everything to him, and recently the world has been buzzing about a forthcoming Michael Jackson biopic in which Brown’s cousin Jaafar Jackson is portraying their legendary King of Pop uncle.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Russian officials have said for weeks that such a document is forthcoming.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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But most of all, Peck is blazingly forthright in his championing of Orwell as a man from the past who may just hold the key to the world’s future.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
20 May 2025
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But any honest history must also be forthright about the genuine fears that shaped American policy and the deeper currents of ideology.—
Leo Tran,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outspoken. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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