Synonyms for
Outspoken
Definition
Outspoken means speaking your mind freely and honestly, even if what you say is controversial or unpopular.
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Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- outspoken critic
- outspoken advocate
- outspoken opinion
- outspoken views
- outspoken personality
- outspoken statement
- outspoken supporter
Word family
noun outspokenness
adverb outspokenly
Usage note
Often used to describe someone who expresses their opinions strongly and openly, sometimes to the point of being considered rude or aggressive. It generally carries a positive connotation of honesty and courage.
Example sentences
- She is known for being outspoken and never afraid to speak her mind.
- He was criticized for his outspoken comments about the company's management.
- The teacher encouraged her students to be outspoken and share their opinions.
- Her outspoken views on politics have made her a controversial figure.
- The politician's outspoken criticism of the president caused a lot of controversy.
Quotes
It's easy to be an outspoken critic. It's much harder to be a constructive one.
I'd rather be outspoken than a people pleaser.
Outspoken people are often criticized, but they are the ones who change the world.