Meaning & Definition of Outspoken in English
English⟶
Outspoken
/aʊtspoʊkən/
adjective
1. Given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
- "Outspoken in their opposition to segregation"
- "A vocal assembly"
synonym:
- outspoken,
- vocal
2. Characterized by directness in manner or speech
- Without subtlety or evasion
- "Blunt talking and straight shooting"
- "A blunt new england farmer"
- "I gave them my candid opinion"
- "Forthright criticism"
- "A forthright approach to the problem"
- "Tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"
- "It is possible to be outspoken without being rude"
- "Plainspoken and to the point"
- "A point-blank accusation"
synonym:
- blunt,
- candid,
- forthright,
- frank,
- free-spoken,
- outspoken,
- plainspoken,
- point-blank,
- straight-from-the-shoulder
Examples of using
Mary is outspoken and smart.