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 gun control
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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While Trump was weighing the decision to strike Iran's nuclear sites, Vance came to the president's defense after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base were outspoken against the U.S. getting involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran.
—Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 5 July 2025
Most outspoken were the parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who worked this week to inspire supporters to call the judge, the U.S. Department of Justice and Gov. Brad Little’s office to force Kohberger’s capital murder trial to proceed, in pursuit of a possible death sentence.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025
Sarah Heringer, who has quickly become an outspoken advocate for transparency and reform, has also called for more police officers on the streets of Cincinnati.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Matt Bevin was outspoken about issues with Kentucky's foster care system during his campaign ahead of the 2015 gubernatorial election, frequently appearing with his family at campaign events, and during his four years in office.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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Hannah Demissie, ABC News, 5 July 2025
Most outspoken were the parents of Kaylee Goncalves, who worked this week to inspire supporters to call the judge, the U.S. Department of Justice and Gov. Brad Little’s office to force Kohberger’s capital murder trial to proceed, in pursuit of a possible death sentence.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025
Sarah Heringer, who has quickly become an outspoken advocate for transparency and reform, has also called for more police officers on the streets of Cincinnati.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Matt Bevin was outspoken about issues with Kentucky's foster care system during his campaign ahead of the 2015 gubernatorial election, frequently appearing with his family at campaign events, and during his four years in office.
—Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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