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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Still others pointed to red being a prominent GOP color, while some urged outspoken Trump hater Mark Hamill (the one and only Luke Skywalker) to comment on the matter.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 May 2025
What To Know Paul, an outspoken critic of Trump's tariff plans, has positioned himself sharply against the leader of his party by cosponsoring a bill aimed to thwart the president from using emergency powers to implement tariffs.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Pope Francis was a popular figure within and outside the Catholic Church, given his principles of austerity and altruism, as well as his outspoken stance on the evils of war and occupation.
—Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
At least nine current or recent students have challenged the Trump administration's attempt to revoke their visas or green cards, with several alleging they were targeted for their outspoken support of Palestinians.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 May 2025
What To Know Paul, an outspoken critic of Trump's tariff plans, has positioned himself sharply against the leader of his party by cosponsoring a bill aimed to thwart the president from using emergency powers to implement tariffs.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Pope Francis was a popular figure within and outside the Catholic Church, given his principles of austerity and altruism, as well as his outspoken stance on the evils of war and occupation.
—Tessa Solomon For Artnews, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2025
At least nine current or recent students have challenged the Trump administration's attempt to revoke their visas or green cards, with several alleging they were targeted for their outspoken support of Palestinians.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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