outspoken

adjective

out·​spo·​ken ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən How to pronounce outspoken (audio)
1
: direct and open in speech or expression : frank
outspoken in his criticismCurrent Biography
2
: spoken or expressed without reserve
his outspoken advocacy of gun control
outspokenly adverb
outspokenness noun

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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And [Israel] also tried to silence the outspoken voices of what remains from the U.N. Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors The late Michael Jackson was outspoken about sexuality and often caused controversy with his provocative dance moves. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 Ambassadors United Nations ambassador: Elise Stefanik The House GOP conference chair who just won her fifth term representing an upstate New York district, Elise Stefanik has limited diplomatic experience but has been an outspoken critic of the United Nations and a staunch ally of Israel. Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024 He's been outspoken about his support for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance and received an endorsement from Trump ahead of his Senate victory Tuesday night. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for outspoken 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of outspoken was circa 1808

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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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outspoken

adjective
out·​spo·​ken au̇t-ˈspō-kən How to pronounce outspoken (audio)
: direct and open in speech or expression : frank
outspokenness noun

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