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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.

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Origin:
1800–10; out- + spoken

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


1. See frank.


2. taciturn.

Example Sentences
  • Along the way, she has become an outspoken member of her profession.
  • The opposition continues to be outspoken in its criticism of the regime and significant unrest could spark a fierce crackdown.
  • He's also an outspoken advocate for getting kids into the outdoors.
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out·speak

[out-speek] verb, -spoke, -spo·ken, -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)
 
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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