outspoken
adjective
out·spo·ken
ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən 
1
: direct and open in speech or expression : frank
… outspoken in his criticism …—
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: spoken or expressed without reserve
his outspoken advocacy of environmentalism
outspokenly
adverb
Examples of outspoken in a Sentence
She has been an outspoken advocate of women's rights throughout her life.
an outspoken and controversial radio host
She's very outspoken about political issues.
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Some Ole Miss players were outspoken about Kiffin’s continual presence.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
But the few that are outspoken do make a difference in swaying public opinion.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
The former child star played an outspoken kid who sits in the back of the class, finding his musical prowess on the drums.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
Panahi is legally embattled at home for his outspoken criticisms of the government.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
But the few that are outspoken do make a difference in swaying public opinion.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2025
The former child star played an outspoken kid who sits in the back of the class, finding his musical prowess on the drums.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Dec. 2025
Panahi is legally embattled at home for his outspoken criticisms of the government.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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