OUTSPOKEN: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OUTSPOKEN?

Need another word that means the same as “outspoken”? Find 17 synonyms and 30 related words for “outspoken” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Outspoken” are: vocal, blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder, direct, straightforward, honest, open, straight, straight from the shoulder, plain, vociferous

Outspoken as an Adjective

Definitions of "Outspoken" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “outspoken” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Frank in stating one's opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial.
• Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion.
• Given to expressing yourself freely or insistently.

Synonyms of "Outspoken" as an adjective (17 Words)

blunt	(of a person or remark) uncompromisingly forthright. Blunt talking and straight shooting.
candid	Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. A candid discussion.
direct	Extending or moving from one place to another without changing direction or stopping. A direct response.
forthright	Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. His most forthright attack yet on the reforms.
frank	Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. To be perfectly frank I don t know.
free-spoken	Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion.
honest	Free of deceit; truthful and sincere. An honest wage.
open	Of a note sounded from an open string or pipe. An open texture.
plain	Free from any effort to soften to disguise. In plain view.
plainspoken	Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. Plainspoken and to the point.
point-blank	Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion.
straight	Simple straightforward. He is not being as straightforward as it appears.
straight from the shoulder	Not homosexual.
straight-from-the-shoulder	Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion.
straightforward	Pointed directly ahead. Straightforward in all his business affairs.
vocal	Full of the sound of voices. The vocal apparatus.
vociferous	Conspicuously and offensively loud; given to vehement outcry. A vociferous mob.

Usage Examples of "Outspoken" as an adjective

• It is possible to be outspoken without being rude.
• Outspoken in their opposition to segregation.
• He has been outspoken in his criticism.

Associations of "Outspoken" (30 Words)

avowal	A statement asserting the existence or the truth of something.
bluntly	In an uncompromisingly forthright way. To put it bluntly investors are suffering from a crisis.
candid	Truthful and straightforward; frank. His responses were remarkably candid.
candor	The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech.
candour	The quality of being open and honest; frankness. A man of refreshing candour.
directness	The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech. I like the simplicity and directness of the image.
downright	Complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers. A downright lie.
forthright	Proceeding directly forwards. A forthright approach to the problem.
forthrightness	The quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech.
frank	Clearly manifest; evident. To be perfectly frank I don t know.
honest	Without pretensions. You ll like it when you get there honest.
honesty	A European plant with purple or white flowers and round, flat, translucent seed pods which are used for indoor flower arrangements. I bought potatoes and tomatoes from the roadside stall putting 3 in the honesty box.
ingenuous	Lacking in sophistication or worldliness. He eyed her with wide ingenuous eyes.
naivete	Lack of sophistication or worldliness. Some of the material is laughable in its naïvet.
openness	Characterized by an attitude of ready accessibility (especially about one’s actions or purposes); without concealment; not secretive. The openness of the prairies.
plainspoken	Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. Plainspoken and to the point.
probity	Complete and confirmed integrity; having strong moral principles. Financial probity.
rectitude	Morally correct behaviour or thinking; righteousness. Mattie is a model of rectitude.
righteousness	Adhering to moral principles. We had little doubt about the righteousness of our cause.
sincere	(of a person) saying what they genuinely feel or believe; not dishonest or hypocritical. Sincere friendship.
sincerity	An earnest and sincere feeling. The simple sincerity of folk songs.
squarely	Directly, without deviating to one side. To face a problem squarely.
straight	A part of something that is not curved or bent especially a straight section of a racecourse. Straight lines.
straightforwardness	The quality of being direct and straightforward. What some people take for rudeness is really straightforwardness.
straightness	Having honest intentions.
transparency	The condition of being transparent. The transparency of ice.
truthful	Conforming to truth. I want a truthful answer.
unbiased	Without bias. They give clear unbiased advice.
unpretentious	Not ostentatious. An unpretentious country church.
veracious	Precisely accurate. A veracious witness.