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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Kentucky’s outspoken congressman Thomas Massie was defeated in the most expensive House primary ever; Trump enemies also lost in Georgia and Louisiana.
—Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
An outspoken leader of the pro-Palestinian movement at Columbia, Khalil was arrested in March 2025.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
In synch with its Gaullist past, France has been especially outspoken on this.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Semafor Events, semafor.com, 22 May 2026
An outspoken leader of the pro-Palestinian movement at Columbia, Khalil was arrested in March 2025.
—Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
In synch with its Gaullist past, France has been especially outspoken on this.
—Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Why Mark Ruffalo fired back Mark Ruffalo has been outspoken about forever chemicals for years, most notably after starring in Dark Waters, the movie based on DuPont’s toxic PFOA pollution scandal.
—Ryan Brennan
may 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 May 2026
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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