characterized by disconcerting directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; " blunt talking and straight shooting"; " a blunt New England farmer"; " I gave them my candid opinion"; " forthright criticism"; " a forthright approach to the problem"; " tell me what you think-- and you may just as well be frank"; " it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; " plainspoken and to the point"; " a point- blank accusation"

given to expressing yourself freely or insistently; " outspoken in their opposition to segregation"; " a vocal assembly"

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; " blunt talking and straight shooting"; " a blunt New England farmer"; " I gave them my candid opinion"; " forthright criticism"; " a forthright approach to the problem".

Speaking, or spoken, freely, openly, or boldly; as, an outspoken man; an outspoken rebuke.

Candid; free or bold of speech; frank.

Outspokenly.

Outspokenness.

Frank or bold of speech.

Bold or free of speech.

Bold in speech.

Free of speech; bold of speech.

He was so outspoken in these views as to render his position quite unpleasant, where nearly every one was so antagonistic. – The Struggle for Missouri by John McElroy

Its crime lay in its outspoken requests that peace should be concluded on the basis of the natural frontiers, that the rigours of the conscription should be abated, and that the laws which guaranteed the free exercise of political rights should be maintained intact. – The Life of Napoleon I (Volumes, 1 and 2) by John Holland Rose

It seemed to the old lady that young cousins in all the homes where she visited were growing more and more outspoken and rude and less and less considerate of her. – The Comings of Cousin Ann by Emma Speed Sampson

Even as it was, he had once brought home a most dreadful thing called " A Bedouin Love Song," for a bass voice, truly enough, but so fearfully outspoken about matters far better left unmentioned among nice people that the three girls had fled horrified from the room after that first verse:- " From the desert I come to thee, On a stallion shod with fire, And the wind is left behind In the speed of my desire." – The Boss of Little Arcady by Harry Leon Wilson

I observed that many Colonial officers were outspoken in their criticisms. – The Secrets of the German War Office by Dr. Armgaard Karl Graves

Even Dud was properly impressed by the charms of " The Polly"; and Jim was outspoken in his admiration. – Killykinick by Mary T. Waggaman

Hal had not the smallest wish to go to Aunt Judith's, who belonged to the old school, and disapproved in a most outspoken manner of lady- clerks of every sort and description. – Winding Paths by Gertrude Page

After which impressive statement old Gonta addressed the peasantry on behalf of the Count, and if he was less outspoken his kindliness was quite as apparent, winning over the villagers entirely when he assured them in conclusion that he was prepared himself to plead their rights concerning that field, and that he felt sure of Count George's readiness to withdraw any claims that might have been urged in his name, without waiting to see what decision the authorities might form. –  by

How different from dear, friendly, outspoken Bally William, where each man was keenly interested in the affairs of his neighbour, and the poorest peasant upon the road felt himself competent to offer advice on the most intimate family matters! – Pixie O'Shaughnessy by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

Well, perhaps you had better go before I say anything very rude, for I am terribly outspoken and I think you are all silly self- willed young people. – Not Like Other Girls by Rosa N. Carey

The foreign part of the audience was more outspoken – In Wild Rose Time by Amanda M. Douglas

I want to spring up and shout, " Votes for Women" or " Up with the Red Flag," or " Villa Forever," or something else outspoken and bloody. – Sunny Slopes by Ethel Hueston

The only person who dashed her hopes was Miss Enid Mardon, who was a great artist but by nature a pessimist, ultra critical, full of satire and alarmingly outspoken – The Way of Ambition by Robert Hichens

Mr. Oppner was used to these outspoken critcisms from his daughter. – The Sins of Séverac Bablon by Sax Rohmer

Well, exclaimed Patty, I certainly have most outspoken cousins! – Patty in Paris by Carolyn Wells

He was outspoken against the corruptions of the Church, and would have been called to account but for the protection of Archbishop Warham. – A Short Biographical Dictionary of English Literature by John W. Cousin

His criticism of his own work was singularly frank and outspoken even to us. – Garden-Craft Old and New by John D. Sedding

Association with the crude, outspoken youth at the State University had been an education in human nature, especially masculine nature, for her acute mind. – The Bent Twig by Dorothy Canfield

The Marquis was quite outspoken – The Vicar of Bullhampton by Anthony Trollope

And that was as close as either of them came to outspoken emotion. – Then I'll Come Back to You by Larry Evans