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Meaning of 'outspoken' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Outspoken [ a.]
- Speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; as, an outspoken man; an outspoken rebuke.

Meaning of 'outspoken' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . outspoken [ s]
Meaning (1):
- characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Example in sentence:
  • a blunt New England farmer;
  • a forthright approach to the problem;
  • a point-blank accusation;
  • blunt talking and straight shooting;
  • forthright criticism;
  • I gave them my candid opinion;
  • it is possible to be outspoken without being rude;
  • plainspoken and to the point;
  • tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
Meaning (2):
- given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
Example in sentence:
  • a vocal assembly;
  • outspoken in their opposition to segregation

Nearby Words:

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