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outspoken

英[aʊt'spəʊk(ə)n] 美[aʊt'spokən]
  • adj. 坦率的,直言不讳的

英英释意


1. given to expressing yourself freely or insistently;
"outspoken in their opposition to segregation"
"a vocal assembly"
2. 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"
"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"