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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All have been outspoken about entrenched corruption and lack of accountability for public officials accused of wrongdoing.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
In death, much as in life, the outspoken and controversial civil rights leader always seemed to know how to grab the headlines while drawing everyone’s attention to his cause.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
While First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom has been an outspoken advocate for AI regulation especially around safety for kids, her husband — with long-standing ties to the tech industry — has trod a much more cautious line.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The visit takes place in Rome, Georgia, the former district of ally turned outspoken critic Marjorie Taylor Greene.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
In death, much as in life, the outspoken and controversial civil rights leader always seemed to know how to grab the headlines while drawing everyone’s attention to his cause.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
While First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom has been an outspoken advocate for AI regulation especially around safety for kids, her husband — with long-standing ties to the tech industry — has trod a much more cautious line.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
The visit takes place in Rome, Georgia, the former district of ally turned outspoken critic Marjorie Taylor Greene.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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