outspokenness

/aʊtˈspəʊkənnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /aʊtˈspəʊkənnəs/ (ame, ipa)

outspokenness — noun

1. the habit of stating opinions openly, even when doing so may upset other people

1.名詞C2
釋義

the habit of stating opinions openly, even when doing so may upset other people

例句

Putri's outspokenness about the polluted river won her many supporters in the village.

outspokenness about + public issue

The senator was admired for her outspokenness on labour rights and prison reform.

outspokenness on + policy topic

同義詞
  • frankness

    stresses honesty in personal speech; usually warmer and less confrontational

  • candour

    more formal; suggests openness that earns trust rather than provokes

  • bluntness

    stronger and more negative; focuses on speech that ignores feelings

反義詞
  • reticence

    unwillingness to speak openly, especially in serious matters

  • reserve

    general habit of keeping opinions and feelings private

  • discretion

    careful judgement about when to speak so as not to offend

文法句型

the outspokenness of [person]

outspokenness about/on + topic

用法筆記

Uncountable; rarely takes a plural. Subject is usually a person (or their behaviour) whose openness is unusual in the setting — politicians, activists, junior staff, or family members in cultures that value reserve. Often appears with about / on + topic, or as the outspokenness of + person.

常見錯誤

❌She showed many outspokennesses during the debate.
✅She showed great outspokenness during the debate.
💡uncountable; no plural and no 'a/an'.