outspoken

adjective

out·spo·ken ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən

Synonyms of outspoken next

: direct and open in speech or expression : frank

outspoken in his criticism—

Current Biography

: spoken or expressed without reserve

his outspoken advocacy of gun control

outspokenly adverb

outspokenness

ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən-nəs

noun

Example Sentences

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 Lindell, an outspoken 2020 election denier who promotes false claims of voter fraud, is an underdog in the chair's race. —

David Jackson, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2023 Then, earlier this month, Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) appointed six new members to the school’s board of trustees, including some outspoken conservatives. —

Jack Stripling, Washington Post, 23 Jan. 2023 Klobuchar, who has been especially outspoken in her criticism of the ticketing giant since the Swift ticketing debacle in October, spoke with Variety at length about the issues last month. —

Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 Jan. 2023 Margot’s friend, Tamara (the always exciting Geraldine Viswanathan), an outspoken feminist who moderates internet boards, encourages her to set boundaries early and often. —

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Jan. 2023 Gallego, an outspoken liberal Democrat, has long been critical of Sinema, who dropped her party identification as a Democrat to be an independent just after the party won the Senate last year. —

Fin Gómez, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2023 In announcing the live album, the country star — who has been outspoken about his dislike for Ticketmaster — took a stand against high ticket prices. —

Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 19 Jan. 2023 An outspoken Republican state lawmaker, Rep. Brian Stewart of Pickaway County, in a Twitter post on Wednesday raised the possibility that banning gamblers for criticizing players could be a violation of free speech. —

Andrew J. Tobias, cleveland, 19 Jan. 2023 Jed has most recently struck up some meaningful conversations with Angela, just before outspoken contestant Tash returned to the show. —

Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 19 Jan. 2023 See More

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