outspoken
adjective
out·spo·ken
ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən 
1
: direct and open in speech or expression : frank
outspoken in his criticism—
Current Biography
Current Biography2
: 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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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, an outspoken critic of the city’s homeless programs, also has been a longtime supporter of terminating the emergency.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
These decisions suggest an effort to suppress all but the most overt nationalistic efforts from American artists, a fool’s errand given the outspoken nature of the creative community, and one that is not unfamiliar around the globe.
—Eric Kohn, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
For legendary director and outspoken Democratic donor Rob Reiner, choosing sides between Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump in their current war of words didn’t require much deliberation.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
Hart might be one of the most outspoken players wearing orange and blue, but the colors, the win-loss record, and the name on the front of the jersey matter more than the name and number on the back.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
These decisions suggest an effort to suppress all but the most overt nationalistic efforts from American artists, a fool’s errand given the outspoken nature of the creative community, and one that is not unfamiliar around the globe.
—Eric Kohn, HollywoodReporter, 30 May 2025
For legendary director and outspoken Democratic donor Rob Reiner, choosing sides between Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump in their current war of words didn’t require much deliberation.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2025
Hart might be one of the most outspoken players wearing orange and blue, but the colors, the win-loss record, and the name on the front of the jersey matter more than the name and number on the back.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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