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- [out-spoh-kuh n]
- /ˈaʊtˈspoʊ kən/
- /ˌaʊtˈspəʊ.kən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [out-spoh-kuh n]
- /ˈaʊtˈspoʊ kən/
Definitions of outspoken word
- adjective outspoken uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve: outspoken criticism. 1
- adjective outspoken free or unreserved in speech. 1
- verb outspoken past participle of outspeak. 1
- verb with object outspoken to outdo or excel in speaking. 1
- verb with object outspoken to utter frankly or boldly: to outspeak one's grievances. 1
- verb without object outspoken to speak out: to outspeak in defense of one's beliefs. 1
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Origin of outspoken
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; out- + spoken
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Parts of speech for Outspoken
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
outspoken popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for outspoken
adjective outspoken
- frank — direct and unreserved in speech; straightforward; sincere: Her criticism of my work was frank but absolutely fair.
- honest — honorable in principles, intentions, and actions; upright and fair: an honest person.
- opinionated — obstinate or conceited with regard to the merit of one's own opinions; conceitedly dogmatic.
- candid — When you are candid about something or with someone, you speak honestly.
- open — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
Antonyms for outspoken
adjective outspoken
- tactful — having or manifesting tact: a tactful person; a tactful reply.
- devious — If you describe someone as devious you do not like them because you think they are dishonest and like to keep things secret, often in a complicated way.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- diplomatic — of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy: diplomatic officials.
- introverted — a shy person.
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