outspoken
adjective
out·spo·ken
ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən 
1
: direct and open in speech or expression : frank
… outspoken in his criticism …—
Current Biography
Current Biography2
: 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.
Recent Examples on the Web
McFadden was also an outspoken opponent of a new state law that expanded ICE authorities over people detained in local jails and required sheriffs to work more closely with ICE officials.
—Dianne Gallagher, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
Kirk was remembered for his outspoken political commentary and deep faith.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
McKee Zajfen has been outspoken about how her friendship with Meghan, 44, has been one of her key pillars of support over the past few years.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Having an enormous platform to be so outspoken about living with Type 1 Diabetes has become a blessing in disguise for Nick.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outspoken
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Dianne Gallagher, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
Kirk was remembered for his outspoken political commentary and deep faith.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2025
McKee Zajfen has been outspoken about how her friendship with Meghan, 44, has been one of her key pillars of support over the past few years.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
Having an enormous platform to be so outspoken about living with Type 1 Diabetes has become a blessing in disguise for Nick.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outspoken
Cite this Entry
“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share