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free-spoken

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Characterized by direct and open expression of views, feelings, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • 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

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: blunt, candid, forthright, frank, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: прям (prjam) — Characterized by direct and open expression
  • Bulgarian: откровен (otkroven) — Characterized by direct and open expression
  • Ancient Greek: ἐλευθερόστομος (eleutheróstomos) — Characterized by direct and open expression