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 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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Dynevor, meanwhile, finds texture in a villainous role that rightly reminds us how petty personal grievances (on campus, no less) may well be the driving force behind the most outspoken political provocateurs.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Airbnb’s cofounder and CEO Brian Chesky is one the most outspoken leaders in the business world waving the red flag on loneliness.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
In 22 years on the force, he became known as an outspoken internal critic.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Soyinka is known for his outspoken activism.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 29 Oct. 2025
Airbnb’s cofounder and CEO Brian Chesky is one the most outspoken leaders in the business world waving the red flag on loneliness.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025
In 22 years on the force, he became known as an outspoken internal critic.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
Soyinka is known for his outspoken activism.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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