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. Joe Calvello:

   John is an outspoken advocate for weed legalization and has always believed we should not be criminalizing addiction, but he does not support decriminalizing all drugs including heroin, methamphetamines and other hard drugs in Pennsylvania, john believes we need to make sure we are locking up drug dealers who are pushing and profiting from hard drugs, while making sure that people get real help if they are addicted.

2. Sherrod Brown:

   An outspoken progressive can win -- and win decisively -- in the heartland.

3. Nick Adams:

   Elliot Page has given us fantastic characters on-screen, and has been an outspoken advocate for all LGBTQ people, elliot Page will now be an inspiration to countless trans and non-binary people. All transgender people deserve the chance to be ourselves and to be accepted for who we are. We celebrate the remarkable Elliot Page today.

4. Cherelle Griner.Cherelle Griner:

   While I will remain concerned and outspoken until she is back home, I am hopeful in knowing that the President read my wife's letter and took the time to respond, i know Brittney Griners wife will be able to find comfort in knowing Brittney Griners wife has not been forgotten.

5. 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.