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outspoken

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/ · UK /ˌaʊtˈspəʊkən/

outspoken means: Expressing your opinions openly and strongly, even when other people may disagree.

adjective

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Expressing your opinions openly and strongly, even when other people may disagree.

  • She is an outspoken critic.
  • He has always been outspoken about animal rights.
  • Her outspoken views sometimes upset her colleagues.

How to use it: outspoken about something (She is outspoken about unfair working conditions.); outspoken in something (He was outspoken in his criticism of the policy.)

Similar words: frank, vocal, direct

Opposites: reserved, reticent

Common phrases: outspoken critic, outspoken supporter, outspoken about something

Questions about outspoken

What does outspoken mean?

Expressing your opinions openly and strongly, even when other people may disagree.

What is outspoken in other languages?

Türkçe: açık sözlü · Español: franco · Français: franc · Deutsch: freimütig · Italiano: schietto · 日本語: 率直な

How do you pronounce outspoken?

In American English /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/; in British English /ˌaʊtˈspəʊkən/.

How do you use outspoken in a sentence?

She is an outspoken critic. He has always been outspoken about animal rights.

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