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- [free spoh-kuh n]
- /fri ˈspoʊ kən/
- /friː ˈspəʊkən/
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- [free spoh-kuh n]
- /fri ˈspoʊ kən/
Definitions of free-spoken word
- adjective free-spoken given to speaking freely or without reserve; frank; outspoken. 1
- adjective free-spoken speaking frankly or without restraint 0
- adjective free-spoken free in expressing opinions; frank; outspoken 0
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Origin of free-spoken
First appearance:
before 1615 One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25
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Parts of speech for Free-spoken
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
free-spoken popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for free-spoken
adj free-spoken
- outspoken — uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve: outspoken criticism.
- vociferous — crying out noisily; clamorous.
- articulate — If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.
- blunt — If you are blunt, you say exactly what you think without trying to be polite.
- strident — making or having a harsh sound; grating; creaking: strident insects; strident hinges.
Antonyms for free-spoken
adj free-spoken
- tactful — having or manifesting tact: a tactful person; a tactful reply.
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- introverted — a shy person.
- written — a past participle of write.
- modest — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
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