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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The late public defender, Bob Wesley, was an outspoken critic of the bail system and a fervent advocate for the Bail Project.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Byron Sigcho-Lopez, an outspoken City Council progressive; Mayra Macías, a former Planned Parenthood Action Fund member with deep ties to the Democratic Party; and Lindsay Church, a former Navy linguist who runs a nonprofit serving minority veterans.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Since retiring in 2022, she's been an outspoken advocate for mothers in professional sports and beyond.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Union has been outspoken over the years about her struggles with anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Byron Sigcho-Lopez, an outspoken City Council progressive; Mayra Macías, a former Planned Parenthood Action Fund member with deep ties to the Democratic Party; and Lindsay Church, a former Navy linguist who runs a nonprofit serving minority veterans.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Since retiring in 2022, she's been an outspoken advocate for mothers in professional sports and beyond.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Union has been outspoken over the years about her struggles with anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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