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outspoken

/out-spoh-kuhn/US // ˈaʊtˈspoʊ kən //UK // (ˌaʊtˈspəʊkən) //

直言不讳,直言不讳的,直率的,直言不讳的人

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : uttered or expressed with frankness or without reserve: outspoken criticism.
    • : free or unreserved in speech.
v.动词 verb
  1. 1
    • : past participle of outspeak.

Synonyms & Antonyms

adj.explicit, unreserved

Examples

  • Shelby’s outspoken opposition helped sink Moore’s candidacy, and Moore lost to Democrat Doug Jones.

  • Joining the outspoken number of investors frustrated by San Francisco’s government, Founders Fund General Partner Keith Rabois recently announced his move to the city in November and acquired a home in the area.

  • Shultz was an early and outspoken advocate of aggressive anti-terrorism measures.

  • He has been outspoken on the need for diversity and sustainability in his industry.

  • Last April, Amazon fired two of its headquarters workers who had been outspoken critics of Amazon’s warehouse working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic and the company’s climate policies.

  • But few of us would recognize the name of Dietrich von Hildebrand, a German philosopher-turned-outspoken Nazi antagonist.

  • He was one of few outspoken activists in Syria prior to the uprising that took a place in March of 2011.

  • And Jeb, of course, will also have to deal with his outspoken support for Common Core, which the Republican base loathes.

  • Republican Joni Ernst, an outspoken right-winger, is the new Senator-elect from Iowa.

  • But there are likely clues to be found in Germán Goyeneche's outspoken passion for the buying and selling of art.

  • It was a pretty compliment, and sincere I knew, for no one could meet him without recognising his frank outspoken nature.

  • At first she had rather resented Sir John's outspoken objection to her niece as his son's wife.

  • Jane was homely and very outspoken; she made enemies easily yet was a loyal friend.

  • It nettled Dean—frank, outspoken, straightforward as he had always been.

  • "Why, Frank," cried Constance, in a burst of outspoken admiration.