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 gun control
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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Tariq Bokhari was known for his outspoken approach that landed the city in hot water earlier this year.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Rowling, whose best-selling young adult series and accompanying movie franchise sparked a pop culture phenomenon in the 2000s, has drawn backlash in recent years for her outspoken views against the transgender community.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Across the tech industry, workers have become more outspoken in their criticism of business dealings with the Israeli military.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
This huggies pair from the TikTok-popular brand Gorjana is both classic and a bit more outspoken than your average earrings offering.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2025
Rowling, whose best-selling young adult series and accompanying movie franchise sparked a pop culture phenomenon in the 2000s, has drawn backlash in recent years for her outspoken views against the transgender community.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Across the tech industry, workers have become more outspoken in their criticism of business dealings with the Israeli military.
—Annie Palmer, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
This huggies pair from the TikTok-popular brand Gorjana is both classic and a bit more outspoken than your average earrings offering.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outspoken
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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