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outspoken

/ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/
out · spo · ken
Adverb:outspokenly
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• adjective

1

Frank, direct, and unreserved in stating one's opinions, especially on controversial or sensitive subjects.

Example

"She has always been an outspoken advocate for environmental conservation and public education."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as the past participle of the verb 'outspeak' (from 'out-' + 'speak'), originally meaning uttered aloud and later evolving in the early 19th century to describe a person who expresses opinions candidly and without reserve.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Outspoken. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/outspoken
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