outspoken

Words with a similar base: outspoken

'outspoken'

[outspoken.s.01] as in: given to expressing yourself freely or insistently

Examples:
outspoken in their opposition to segregation
a vocal assembly

'outspoken'

[blunt.s.03] as in: characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

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

Origins

					outspoken (English)
└── outspeak (English)
    ├── out- (English)
    │   └── ut- (Middle English (1100-1500))
    │       └── ut- (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
    └── speak (English)
        └── speken (Middle English (1100-1500))
            └── specan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

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