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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Zaya is Wade’s child with his ex-wife Siohvaughn Funches, and Wade has navigated the journey alongside his wife, actress Gabrielle Union, who has also been outspoken in support of Zaya and LGBTQ youth.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Because of her previous outspoken remarks, Rapinoe has faced overwhelming pushback on social media.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Another new dark-money PAC, Chicago Progressive Partnership, has targeted Abughazaleh in the 9th District and Junaid Ahmed in the 8th District, both of whom are outspoken progressive candidates.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
In the end, CoreCivic won over city leaders despite the emphatic opposition of outspoken residents and a year-long legal battle in which the company repeatedly argued that it should be allowed to reopen without a zoning permit.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
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Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Because of her previous outspoken remarks, Rapinoe has faced overwhelming pushback on social media.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Another new dark-money PAC, Chicago Progressive Partnership, has targeted Abughazaleh in the 9th District and Junaid Ahmed in the 8th District, both of whom are outspoken progressive candidates.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
In the end, CoreCivic won over city leaders despite the emphatic opposition of outspoken residents and a year-long legal battle in which the company repeatedly argued that it should be allowed to reopen without a zoning permit.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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