Outspoken
adjective
Someone who is outspoken often shares their opinions openly, even if those opinions might offend others.
She is an outspoken advocate for animal rights.
Often appears as...
- outspoken critic
- outspoken advocate
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Approving
adjective
Someone who is outspoken often shares their opinions openly, even if those opinions might offend others.
She is an outspoken advocate for animal rights.
Often appears as...
- outspoken critic
- outspoken advocate
Usage tips
Approving
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Pro Tip 1/3Potential Offense
Being outspoken can lead to offending others, as it involves expressing opinions strongly without holding back.
His outspoken remarks about the policy didn't sit well with everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
The appropriateness of outspokenness can vary by culture; some may value directness while others may find it rude.
In her culture, being too outspoken was often seen as disrespectful.
Pro Tip 3/3Courage Connotation
'Outspoken' often implies bravery, as it means sharing views despite potential backlash or disagreement.
The journalist was known for being outspoken about corruption.
Pro Tip 1/3Potential Offense
Being outspoken can lead to offending others, as it involves expressing opinions strongly without holding back.
His outspoken remarks about the policy didn't sit well with everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
The appropriateness of outspokenness can vary by culture; some may value directness while others may find it rude.
In her culture, being too outspoken was often seen as disrespectful.
Pro Tip 3/3Courage Connotation
'Outspoken' often implies bravery, as it means sharing views despite potential backlash or disagreement.
The journalist was known for being outspoken about corruption.
Pro Tip 1/3Potential Offense
Being outspoken can lead to offending others, as it involves expressing opinions strongly without holding back.
His outspoken remarks about the policy didn't sit well with everyone.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Sensitivity
The appropriateness of outspokenness can vary by culture; some may value directness while others may find it rude.
In her culture, being too outspoken was often seen as disrespectful.
Pro Tip 3/3Courage Connotation
'Outspoken' often implies bravery, as it means sharing views despite potential backlash or disagreement.
The journalist was known for being outspoken about corruption.
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Nizar Ibrahim: Lost...
It was incomplete. The dark bones on this image are the ones that Stromer had found, but it became the centerpiece of the dinosaur exhibit in the Munich Museum where Stromer worked. So his career was going well, but things changed in World War II. Stromer who was an outspoken critic
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María Teresa Kumar: How...
They get it. Cultural change is the hardest to do, but we have generations there with us, because they're there and they get it. That's a relief. So, you yourself have been fearlessly outspoken. What drives you forward personally? I deeply -- I don't know if I've been fearless --
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How to foster true...
Help me out here." I'll drop everything, because if I can help, and I'll tell the story, and I think most people know if they've known me over the years. I'm pretty frank and outspoken. And I'll also tell them when they've really messed up and what they need to do about it.
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The Two Einsteins:...
and very anti-authoritarian, hated the German militaristic sensibility. I'm not a communist. I'm an internationalist. GEOFFREY And was quite outspoken and forthright, but sometimes lacking in confidence. And I noticed in some of the early footage
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I'm worried that the idea of politics and political engagement has become so polarized in many parts of the world that ordinary people feel, in order for them to participate in politics, they need to be outspoken activists, and that is not true.
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Dear Facebook, this is...
deemed the most susceptible to extremist messaging. I spent hours drinking tea with outspoken anti-Western clerics and even dialogued with some suspected terrorists, and while many of these engagements began with mutual suspicion,
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The electrifying...
She took the occasion to argue that all formerly enslaved people should be granted land by the government. Truth continued to travel and speak well into her 80s. Until her death in 1883, she remained an outspoken critic
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Is the Human Mind Wired...
outspoken about sort of religiosity in the world and atheism and he wants to convince people to think logically perhaps on the assumption that if you do then you won't think religiously perhaps
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The danger of hiding who...
in the conservative U.S. state I live in, Kansas. I didn't follow along with the crowd. I wasn't afraid to try weird clothing trends or hairstyles. I was outspoken and extremely social.
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How to disrupt...
looks like being outspoken or assertive at work refusing to get married or have children by a certain age or at all or
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Nizar Ibrahim: Lost...
It was incomplete. The dark bones on this image are the ones that Stromer had found, but it became the centerpiece of the dinosaur exhibit in the Munich Museum where Stromer worked. So his career was going well, but things changed in World War II. Stromer who was an outspoken critic
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María Teresa Kumar: How...
They get it. Cultural change is the hardest to do, but we have generations there with us, because they're there and they get it. That's a relief. So, you yourself have been fearlessly outspoken. What drives you forward personally? I deeply -- I don't know if I've been fearless --
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How to foster true...
Help me out here." I'll drop everything, because if I can help, and I'll tell the story, and I think most people know if they've known me over the years. I'm pretty frank and outspoken. And I'll also tell them when they've really messed up and what they need to do about it.
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The Two Einsteins:...
and very anti-authoritarian, hated the German militaristic sensibility. I'm not a communist. I'm an internationalist. GEOFFREY And was quite outspoken and forthright, but sometimes lacking in confidence. And I noticed in some of the early footage
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How to use family dinner...
I'm worried that the idea of politics and political engagement has become so polarized in many parts of the world that ordinary people feel, in order for them to participate in politics, they need to be outspoken activists, and that is not true.
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Dear Facebook, this is...
deemed the most susceptible to extremist messaging. I spent hours drinking tea with outspoken anti-Western clerics and even dialogued with some suspected terrorists, and while many of these engagements began with mutual suspicion,
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The electrifying...
She took the occasion to argue that all formerly enslaved people should be granted land by the government. Truth continued to travel and speak well into her 80s. Until her death in 1883, she remained an outspoken critic
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Is the Human Mind Wired...
outspoken about sort of religiosity in the world and atheism and he wants to convince people to think logically perhaps on the assumption that if you do then you won't think religiously perhaps
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The danger of hiding who...
in the conservative U.S. state I live in, Kansas. I didn't follow along with the crowd. I wasn't afraid to try weird clothing trends or hairstyles. I was outspoken and extremely social.
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How to disrupt...
looks like being outspoken or assertive at work refusing to get married or have children by a certain age or at all or
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G-Dragon
South Korean Musician
I often enjoy wearing loud and outspoken clothing on stage, so off it, I usually wear loose-fitting vintage shirts, jeans, or track suits I've had forever. I just add styling to those pieces.
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Rajkumar Hirani
Indian Director
Dad had a huge influence on me. I really look up to him for his brave acts. He was an outspoken man. For him, if it was the right thing, he would stand up for the smallest guy around him.
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Jo Cox
British Politician
In my view, it is only when civilians are protected that we will defeat ISIS, and until that is at the centre of our plan, I will remain an outspoken advocate for that cause.
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Tyson Fury
American Athlete
I've got an outspoken personality, which gets people thinking, and my style of fighting is aggressive. Everything's on the line all the time. In my fights, there's drama.
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Joe Budden
American Musician
I've always been outspoken. I've always been honest. I've always said things that maybe other people were afraid to say.
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Rakim
American Musician
You've really got to appreciate an artist that's really outspoken and feels like his music can change the world.
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Ishita Dutta
Indian Actress
My sister is outspoken and brave, while I am not. However, I will always support the truth.
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Rabindranath Tagore
Indian Poet
To be outspoken is easy when you do not wait to speak the complete truth.
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Clarence Seedorf
Dutch Coach
I think I'm outspoken, but I think people respect me for that.
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Lauren Jauregui
American Musician
I've been outspoken forever about everything.
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G-Dragon
South Korean Musician
I often enjoy wearing loud and outspoken clothing on stage, so off it, I usually wear loose-fitting vintage shirts, jeans, or track suits I've had forever. I just add styling to those pieces.
Quote examples
Rajkumar Hirani
Indian Director
Dad had a huge influence on me. I really look up to him for his brave acts. He was an outspoken man. For him, if it was the right thing, he would stand up for the smallest guy around him.
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Jo Cox
British Politician
In my view, it is only when civilians are protected that we will defeat ISIS, and until that is at the centre of our plan, I will remain an outspoken advocate for that cause.
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Tyson Fury
American Athlete
I've got an outspoken personality, which gets people thinking, and my style of fighting is aggressive. Everything's on the line all the time. In my fights, there's drama.
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Joe Budden
American Musician
I've always been outspoken. I've always been honest. I've always said things that maybe other people were afraid to say.
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Rakim
American Musician
You've really got to appreciate an artist that's really outspoken and feels like his music can change the world.
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Ishita Dutta
Indian Actress
My sister is outspoken and brave, while I am not. However, I will always support the truth.
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Rabindranath Tagore
Indian Poet
To be outspoken is easy when you do not wait to speak the complete truth.
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Clarence Seedorf
Dutch Coach
I think I'm outspoken, but I think people respect me for that.
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Lauren Jauregui
American Musician
I've been outspoken forever about everything.
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