outspoken
adjective
out·spo·ken
ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən 
1
: direct and open in speech or expression : frank
… outspoken in his criticism …—
Current Biography
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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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According to the lawsuit, the school argued that the message was too religious, even though Kirk was an outspoken Christian and the spirit rock had previously featured messages and imagery supporting various causes.
—Nicole Russell, USA Today, 18 June 2026
In recent months, European leaders have been evincing growing concern about the issue, with Macron among the most outspoken.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Since taking up farming in 2019, Clarkson has become an outspoken agriculture advocate who has railed against the government’s decision to introduce inheritance tax on farmland in November 2024.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Bush, an outspoken critic of Israel, launched a primary challenge last fall for what’s now the sole remaining safe blue seat in Missouri after Republicans redrew the map.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
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Nicole Russell, USA Today, 18 June 2026
In recent months, European leaders have been evincing growing concern about the issue, with Macron among the most outspoken.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 18 June 2026
Since taking up farming in 2019, Clarkson has become an outspoken agriculture advocate who has railed against the government’s decision to introduce inheritance tax on farmland in November 2024.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
Bush, an outspoken critic of Israel, launched a primary challenge last fall for what’s now the sole remaining safe blue seat in Missouri after Republicans redrew the map.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 June 2026
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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