Definitions

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 report comes from one of Europe’s more outspoken countries on threats from Russia and China, and follows similar assessments from countries situated closer to Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Malema has a long reputation as being an outspoken, charismatic and radical left-wing politician.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

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

Here I was an outspoken Muslim athlete, representing a relatively obscure sport, and these major companies were coming to me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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