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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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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.
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.
The meaning of OUTSPOKEN is direct and open in speech or expression : frank. How to use outspoken in a sentence.
Outspoken definition: uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve. See examples of OUTSPOKEN used in a sentence.
If you are outspoken, you give your opinions about things openly, even if they shock people.
Direct, outspoken and blunt all describe somebody’s manner of saying what they think. 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.
adjective. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. “it is possible to be outspoken without being rude”. synonyms: blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder. direct.
