Synonyms for outspoken
ˈaʊtˈspoʊ kənout·spo·ken

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1. outspoken

   Synonyms:
   plain, frank, unreserved, candid

   Antonyms:
   mysterious, enigmatical, reserved, taciturn, secretive, uncommunicative

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1. outspoken, vocaladjective

   given to expressing yourself freely or insistently

   "outspoken in their opposition to segregation"; "a vocal assembly"

   Synonyms:
   free-spoken, forthright, point-blank, candid, blunt, plainspoken, vocal, straight-from-the-shoulder, frank

   Antonyms:
   uncommunicative, incommunicative, indirect

2. blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulderadjective

   characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

   "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"

   Synonyms:
   free-spoken, stark(a), crude(a), open, point-blank, candid, forthright, plainspoken, blunt, straight-from-the-shoulder, frank, vocal, heart-to-heart

   Antonyms:
   incommunicative, uncommunicative, indirect

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1. outspokenadjective

   Synonyms:
   unreserved, frank, explicit, blunt, ingenuous

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1. List of paraphrases for "outspoken":

   virulent, forthright, frank

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1. Steven Taylor:

   He’s very outspoken in a variety of ways, he’s a little more reflective of those more populist candidates we’ve seen of late, including the president.

2. Adam Kinzinger:

   It does feel lonely sometimes in terms of being the outspoken voice, the reality is I think if you're a sitting member of Congress it's easy to say, I'm going to ignore this.

3. The Rangers:

   Artemi vehemently and unequivocally denies any and all allegations in this fabricated story. This is clearly an intimidation tactic being used against him for being outspoken on recent political events. Artemi is obviously shaken and concerned and will take some time away from the team.

4. John Kerry:

   We're very outspoken, and we will remain very clear and outspoken on these issues, we had a very direct conversation today about human rights. They're ready to engage on these issues, and let's see what progress can be made. ... If they challenge their own citizens on the issue of human rights, you will hear us loudly and clearly taking them on with respect to that.

5. Brian Chesky:

   I think many of us are realizing we could have done so much more, too many companies, too many of us, have been not outspoken enough on this issue.