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 outspoken late-night host criticized the SpaceX founder and controversial tech magnate as his company enters the stock market for the first time, a seismic move that made Musk the world's first trillionaire.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Jalen has always been outspoken about his appreciation for his mother and the sacrifices she’s made for him and his sister, Erica.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Political dissent can be harshly policed outside the stadium, but domestic clubs’ most ardent fan groups, often called ultras, are brazenly outspoken in their cheering.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Kiley, an outspoken critic of redistricting, switched his party registration to independent and was listed on the ballot without party affiliation.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Edward Segarra, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Jalen has always been outspoken about his appreciation for his mother and the sacrifices she’s made for him and his sister, Erica.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 12 June 2026
Political dissent can be harshly policed outside the stadium, but domestic clubs’ most ardent fan groups, often called ultras, are brazenly outspoken in their cheering.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 12 June 2026
Kiley, an outspoken critic of redistricting, switched his party registration to independent and was listed on the ballot without party affiliation.
—Caroline Linton, CBS News, 11 June 2026
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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