outspoken

/aʊtˈspəʊkən/ (bre, ipa) · /aʊtˈspəʊkən/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən/ (ame, mw)

outspoken — adjective

  • outspokenpositive
  • more outspokencomparative
  • most outspokensuperlative

1. ready to say your views openly, even when other people may dislike them

1.形容詞B2
釋義

ready to say your views openly, even when other people may dislike them

例句

Elise was outspoken about the unsafe stairs in her apartment building.

outspoken about + problem that needs attention

Darius is too outspoken to stay quiet during unfair staff meetings.

outspoken after be for someone's speaking style

同義詞
  • frank

    stresses honesty and directness, often in one-to-one conversation

  • forthright

    similar in directness but slightly more formal and often more approving

  • vocal

    focuses on making views heard in public; less likely to suggest bluntness

反義詞
  • reserved

    not showing opinions freely

  • reticent

    hesitant to speak, especially in formal or serious situations

  • cautious

    careful not to say too much or offend people

文法句型

outspoken + about + noun

outspoken critic/opponent/supporter

用法筆記

Often used for people who speak up in meetings, politics, or public debates. It commonly takes about for the topic, or appears before nouns such as critic, parent, opponent, or supporter.

常見錯誤

❌She was outspoken to the new budget plan.
✅She was outspoken about the new budget plan.
💡use outspoken about + topic, not outspoken to.