openhearted

adjective

ˌō-pən-ˈhär-təd How to pronounce openhearted (audio)
Definition of openheartednext
as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions many therapists believe that it is better to be openhearted than to repress one's feelings, however hostile they may be

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Recent Examples of openhearted That was the second to final Against Me! album (for now), but Grace has remained an incredibly active, invigorating and openhearted songwriter, branching out into folk and other styles across a couple of solo albums (which included a song inspired by the Rave's empty swimming pool). — Journal Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2024 In conversation, Song comes across as an openhearted philosopher, happy to talk matters of the heart and the mind and grateful to have come out of the filmmaking gate with such a surge. — Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2024 Her willingness to forgive and go with the flow might be insightful and openhearted or simply naïve. — Sheri Linden, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2023 Hendricks was openhearted and charismatic, family members said. — Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for openhearted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for openhearted
  1. outspoken
  2. honest
  3. candid
  4. frank
Adjective
  • Duckworth, herself a disabled veteran, has been particularly outspoken, calling the Administration’s actions a betrayal.
    — Nik Popli, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
  • The actress, whose big break came in another big musical, the remake of West Side Story, has drawn her own controversy for being a little bit outspoken, there is that.
    — Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of outspoken
Adjective
  • Sellers are still obliged to provide accurate and honest information.
    — Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Encourage candidates to ask questions and provide honest answers.
    — Rebecca Skilbeck, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of honest
Adjective
  • Sisters star and older sister of Tammy and Amy Slaton posted a photo on Instagram alongside her boyfriend, getting candid about her struggles in the caption.
    — Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Balancing Acts: Motherhood, Leadership and Finding Joy When asked about creating balance in her demanding role, Hopkin is refreshingly candid.
    — Melissa Noel, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of candid
Adjective
  • But online discussions about the veiling law, the collapse of Assad, and broader social, political, and economic issues are surprisingly frank and nuanced.
    — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The doc is otherwise gentle and unwaveringly frank about the intersex community, which allows subjects like Jim to be incredibly vulnerable on camera.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of frank

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