outspoken
adjective
out·spo·ken
ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən 
1
: direct and open in speech or expression : frank
… outspoken in his criticism …—
Current Biography
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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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Fonda has been outspoken about the impact of recent media consolidation, not just Paramount-WBD but the FCC’s recent greenlight to the Nexstar-Tegna combination, creating a broadcast giant of almost 270 TV stations.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Aside from online backlash, being outspoken as a notable figure can also introduce other, far more costly risks.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
According to Within Our Lifetime's website, Kiswani has organized pro-Palestine marches in New York City and has been an outspoken protester and advocate for student protest across the nation.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Amazon built its hiring process around its core Leadership Principles, with interviewers trained to probe for red flags, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been outspoken about valuing street smarts and intellectual curiosity over pedigree alone.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Aside from online backlash, being outspoken as a notable figure can also introduce other, far more costly risks.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2026
According to Within Our Lifetime's website, Kiswani has organized pro-Palestine marches in New York City and has been an outspoken protester and advocate for student protest across the nation.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Amazon built its hiring process around its core Leadership Principles, with interviewers trained to probe for red flags, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been outspoken about valuing street smarts and intellectual curiosity over pedigree alone.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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