outspoken Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
vocal.
- outspoken in their opposition to segregation
- a vocal assembly
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adjective satellite characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
frank; straight-from-the-shoulder; point-blank; candid; plainspoken; blunt; free-spoken; forthright.
- 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
WordNet
Out*spo"ken adjective
Definitions
Speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; --as, an outspoken man; anoutspoken rebuke.Out*spo"ken*ness , n.