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outspoken

/aʊtˈspəʊ.kən/

/aʊtˈspoʊ.kən/

Translations

outspokenadjective

more outspoken

Comp.

most outspoken

Super.

/aʊtˈspəʊ.kən/

/aʊtˈspoʊ.kən/

francSe dit d’une personne ou d’une opinion exprimée avec franchise, sans détour.

She was known for being outspoken about her political beliefs, never hesitating to share her thoughts.

Elle était connue pour être franche au sujet de ses convictions politiques, sans jamais hésiter à donner son avis.

Additional translations

ouvertS’emploie surtout pour une attitude ou une manière de s’exprimer, avec l’idée d’ouverture et de franchise.

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outspokenpast participle

/aʊtˈspəʊkən/

/aʊtˈspoʊkən/

Used as the past participle of the rare verb ‘outspeak’; functions adjectivally.

expriméSens archaïque ou littéraire : « dit, formulé, exprimé ». Employé comme participe passé.

The sentiments outspoken in the manifesto alarmed the authorities.

Les sentiments exprimés dans le manifeste alarmèrent les autorités.

Synonyms

outspeakverb

outspoken

Past Participle

outspoke

Past Simple

outspoken

Past Participle

outspeaking

Gerund

/aʊtˈspiːk/

/aʊtˈspik/

surpasserDans le sens de « parler plus fort / avec plus d’éloquence / plus de persuasion que quelqu’un ».

During the debate, she managed to outspeak her opponent, capturing the audience's attention.

Pendant le débat, elle a réussi à surpasser son adversaire par son éloquence, captant l’attention du public.

Additional translations

déclarerSens littéraire et archaïque : parler ouvertement, dire franchement.

Synonyms

speak more than

speak louder than

outvoice

outtalk

Definitions

outspokenadjective

Expressing one's opinions openly and honestly without holding back.

She was known for being outspoken about her political beliefs, never hesitating to share her thoughts.

Uttered or spoken out; not left unexpressed (archaic).

His most outspoken wishes were carried to the king by the messenger.

outspokenpast participle

Spoken out or uttered; also, the past participle of the verb “outspeak” (rare, archaic).

The sentiments outspoken in the manifesto alarmed the authorities.

outspeakverb

To surpass another person in speaking, whether in volume, eloquence, or persuasiveness.

During the debate, she managed to outspeak her opponent, capturing the audience's attention.

To speak out openly; to declare or reveal something frankly (now chiefly archaic).

If any man dare outspeak the truth, let him do so without fear.