out·spo·ken

[out-spoh-kuhn]
adjective
1.
uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve: outspoken criticism.
2.
free or unreserved in speech.
verb
3.
past participle of outspeak.

Origin:
1800–10; out- + spoken

out·spo·ken·ly, adverb
out·spo·ken·ness, noun
un·out·spo·ken, adjective


1. See frank1.


2. taciturn.
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to bark; yelp.
to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about.
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out·speak

[out-speek] verb, out·spoke, out·spo·ken, out·speak·ing.
verb (used with object)
1.
to outdo or excel in speaking.
2.
to utter frankly or boldly: to outspeak one's grievances.
verb (used without object)
3.
to speak out: to outspeak in defense of one's beliefs.

Origin:
1595–1605; out- + speak

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outspoken (ˌaʊtˈspəʊkən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  candid or bold in speech
2.  said or expressed with candour or boldness
 
out'spokenness
 
n

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outspoken
"given to speaking freely," 1808, originally Scottish, from out + pt. of speak (q.v.).
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Example sentences
The left hailed him for being a brave and outspoken champion of the progressive tax code.
The preppy designer took her first foray into menswear with a custom tux she designed for the outspoken, fashion-conscious rapper.
Remarkably the media and a few artistically outspoken people truly made this an interesting and curious event.
Rand was an outspoken supporter of capitalism and was famous for wearing a gold brooch in the shape of a dollar sign.
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