SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
outspoken
adjective
Expressing opinions openly and directly.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Open in expressing views
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Usage distinction
Return to topOutspoken emphasizes willingness to express opinions publicly or freely; blunt also concerns abrupt delivery.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See outspoken in use
An outspoken member questioned the proposal before the discussion moved on.
An outspoken student said directly that the summary could not be trusted until the missing cases were addressed, while explaining the reason without insulting its authors.
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