Outspoken Meaning in English

word

US

ˈaʊtˈspoʊkən

owt-SPOH-kuhn

UK

aʊtspˈəʊkən

owt-SPOH-kuhn

Definition

Someone who is outspoken expresses their opinions or feelings honestly and directly, even if it might upset others.

Usage & Nuances

'Outspoken' is often positive, suggesting honesty and courage, but can also hint at bluntness or rudeness. Common collocations: 'outspoken critic', 'outspoken advocate'. Used more about personality than a single remark. Not the same as 'talkative' or 'rude'.

• Spanish: franco - directo - sin pelos en la lengua
• Portuguese (BR): franco - direto - sem papas na língua
• Portuguese (PT): franco - direto - sem papas na língua
• Chinese (Simplified): 直言不讳 - 直率
• Chinese (Traditional): 直言不諱 - 直率
• Hindi: बेबाक - स्पष्टवादी
• Arabic: صريح - جريء في القول
• Bengali: স্পষ্টভাষী - খোলামেলা
• Russian: откровенный - прямолинейный
• Japanese: はっきり物を言う - 率直な
• Vietnamese: thẳng thắn - bộc trực
• Korean: 거침없이 말하는 - 솔직한
• Turkish: açık sözlü
• Urdu: صاف گو - بے باک
• Indonesian: terus terang - blak-blakan

Example Sentences

She is very outspoken about her beliefs.

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He is an outspoken critic of the policy.

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Many people appreciate her outspoken nature.

basic

Don't be surprised—he's always been outspoken about things he doesn’t like.

natural

Her outspoken comments often make meetings more interesting.

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I admire how outspoken she is, even when it’s not the popular opinion.

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