outspoken

adjective

out·​spo·​ken ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən 

1

: direct and open in speech or expression : frank

outspoken in his criticism

—Current Biography

2

: spoken or expressed without reserve

his outspoken advocacy of gun control

outspokenly adverb

outspokenness

ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• candid
• direct
• forthcoming
• forthright
• foursquare
• frank
• free-spoken
• freehearted
• honest
• open
• openhearted
• out-front
• plain
• plainspoken
• straight
• straightforward
• unguarded
• unreserved
• up-front

Examples of outspoken in a Sentence

She has been an outspoken advocate of women's rights throughout her life.

an outspoken and controversial radio host

She's very outspoken about political issues.

Recent Examples on the Web

The need led to mostly universal – if often reluctant – support for the tax measure among city leaders, and outspoken support from fire and police departments. —Luis Melecio-Zambrano, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024

Related Articles Colorado 2024 election results: Who won, who lost and races still too close to call Live Denver election results Boebert, 37, an outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, barely defeated Democrat Adam Frisch for a second term in the 3rd District in 2022. —Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024

An outspoken supporter of former President Donald Trump, Marcus and his spouse contributed $7 million to committees backing Trump's 2016 campaign and nearly $8 million to Republicans in the 2018 midterms. —Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024

Marcus had become an outspoken supporter and financial backer of Trump, maxing out donations to his campaign this election and donating $1 million to the pro-Trump super PAC Make America Great Inc. last November. —Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

outspoken

adjective

out·​spo·​ken au̇t-ˈspō-kən 

: direct and open in speech or expression : frank

outspokenness

-kən-nəs 

noun