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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Then there’s reality TV star Spencer Pratt, an outspoken Bass critic, who launched a campaign rooted in his fury over the city’s handling of the fire — and the loss of his family’s home in the flames.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The outspoken auteur, considered one of Iranian cinema’s greatest living masters, is still in the crosshairs of the government known as the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
This isn't the first time Tisdale has been outspoken online.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Owners of teams in small- and mid-sized markets have become more outspoken about obtaining a salary cap, a topic that has been a non-starter for MLB’s players’ union for several decades.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
The outspoken auteur, considered one of Iranian cinema’s greatest living masters, is still in the crosshairs of the government known as the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
This isn't the first time Tisdale has been outspoken online.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Owners of teams in small- and mid-sized markets have become more outspoken about obtaining a salary cap, a topic that has been a non-starter for MLB’s players’ union for several decades.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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