Definition of OUTSPOKEN

outspoken

Adjective Satellite

  • given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
    • "outspoken in their opposition to segregation"
  • characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
    • "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"

Adj

  • Speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; vocal; frank.

Verb

  • past participle of outspeak.

General

  • The past participle of 'outspeak,' meaning spoken more or more effectively.

Examples

  • The Scrabble commentator’s remarks were refreshingly OUTSPOKEN about the amateur’s poor tile management.

Origin / Etymology

From outspeak, equivalent to out- + spoken.

Synonyms

blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder, vocal

Scrabble Score: 15

outspoken: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
outspoken: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
outspoken: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

outspoken: valid Words With Friends Word