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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Remembering Virginia Giuffre During the interview, Stein wore a butterfly pin in remembrance of Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's most outspoken accusers, who died by suicide.
—Josh Sanders, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Pope Leo has appointed a new archbishop of New York who has first-hand experience of countries from where millions have emigrated to the United States, signaling the potential for a more outspoken approach from bishops on immigration.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Both Singer and Reiner were outspoken Democrats who frequently advocated for political reform.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
The Reiners were outspoken advocates for liberal causes and major Democratic donors.
—Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
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Josh Sanders, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
Pope Leo has appointed a new archbishop of New York who has first-hand experience of countries from where millions have emigrated to the United States, signaling the potential for a more outspoken approach from bishops on immigration.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 Dec. 2025
Both Singer and Reiner were outspoken Democrats who frequently advocated for political reform.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025
The Reiners were outspoken advocates for liberal causes and major Democratic donors.
—Andrew Dalton, Fortune, 17 Dec. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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