Outspoken: meaning, definitions and examples

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outspoken

 

[ หŒaสŠtหˆspษ™สŠkษ™n ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

public opinion

Speaking or expressing opinions or thoughts in a very open and honest way, even if they are likely to offend people.

Synonyms

blunt, candid, forthright, frank.

Examples of usage

  • She was known for being outspoken and never afraid to speak her mind.
  • The politician's outspoken remarks caused a controversy.
Context #2 | Adjective

personality

Having a personality that is confident, direct, and not afraid to speak up about important issues.

Synonyms

assertive, bold, fearless, vocal.

Examples of usage

  • His outspoken nature made him a natural leader.
  • She is an outspoken advocate for social justice.

Translations

Translations of the word "outspoken" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น franco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเคทเฅเคŸเคตเคพเคฆเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช offen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terus terang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะฒะตั€ั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ otwarty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็Ž‡็›ด (ใใฃใกใ‚‡ใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท franc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ franco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงฤฑk sรถzlรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†”์งํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุฑูŠุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ otevล™enรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ otvorenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›ด็Ž‡ (zhรญshuร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odkrit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreinskilinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฆแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ franco

Etymology

The word 'outspoken' originated in the early 18th century, combining 'out' and 'spoken'. It has been used to describe individuals who are unreserved in expressing their opinions or thoughts, often in a bold and direct manner. Over time, 'outspoken' has become associated with people who are fearless in speaking up about important issues and advocating for change.

See also: speak, speaker, spoken, unspoken.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,554, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.