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- Dictionaryoutspoken/ˌaʊtˈspəʊk(ə)n/
adjective
- 1. frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial: "he has been outspoken in his criticism"
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The meaning of OUTSPOKEN is direct and open in speech or expression : frank. How to use outspoken in a sentence.
expressing strong opinions very directly without worrying if other people are offended: outspoken comments. Mr Masack is an outspoken critic of the present government. Synonyms. blunt (RUDE) candid approving. direct (HONEST) forthright. frank.
Outspoken definition: uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve. See examples of OUTSPOKEN used in a sentence.
given to expressing yourself freely or insistently. “ outspoken in their opposition to segregation” synonyms: vocal. communicative, communicatory. able or tending to communicate. adjective. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. “it is possible to be outspoken without being rude”
Outspoken suggests that you are willing to shock people by saying what you believe to be right. Blunt and direct often suggest that you think honesty is more important than being polite. Open is positive and describes somebody’s character:
Someone who is outspoken gives their opinions about things openly and honestly, even if they are likely to shock or offend people. Some church leaders have been outspoken in their support for political reform. [ + in] He was an outspoken critic of apartheid.
outspoken saying exactly what you think, even if this shocks or offends people: She was outspoken in her criticism of the plan. straight honest and direct: I don't think you're being straight with me.
