outspoken

[ out-spoh-kuhn ]
/ ˈaʊtˈspoʊ kən /
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adjective

uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve: outspoken criticism.
free or unreserved in speech.

verb

past participle of outspeak.

Origin of outspoken

First recorded in 1800–10; out- + spoken

SYNONYMS FOR outspoken

1 See frank1.
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OTHER WORDS FROM outspoken

out·spo·ken·ly, adverb out·spo·ken·ness, noun un·out·spo·ken, adjective

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Definition for outspoken (2 of 2)

outspeak
[ out-speek ]
/ ˌaʊtˈspik /

verb (used with object), out·spoke, out·spo·ken, out·speak·ing.

to outdo or excel in speaking.
to utter frankly or boldly: to outspeak one's grievances.

verb (used without object), out·spoke, out·spo·ken, out·speak·ing.

to speak out: to outspeak in defense of one's beliefs.

Origin of outspeak

First recorded in 1595–1605; out- + speak

Words related to outspoken

candid, blunt, strident, vocal, forthright, abrupt, artless, direct, frank, free, open, plain, point-blank, round, square, straightforward, unceremonious, unequivocal, plain-spoken, unreticent

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British Dictionary definitions for outspoken

outspoken
/ (ˌaʊtˈspəʊkən) /

adjective

candid or bold in speech
said or expressed with candour or boldness

Derived forms of outspoken

outspokenness, noun