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
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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Across the street, in the building known as City Hall East, City Controller Kenneth Mejia has become increasingly outspoken on each of those efforts.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Daughter to Erika and Thomas Pillsbury, Vega was loved deeply by her friends and family who have been increasingly outspoken about her death in an effort to raise awareness and learn more details about what happened to her.
—The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
Although those issues have long been present in the backs of Tesla investors’ minds, Musk hasn’t always been so outspoken about his beliefs.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
Russell has long been an outspoken activist outside of music.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
LeBron has been outspoken about any projections related to his son’s future.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Some stars have been outspoken on Gaza without as much blowback, such as Mark Ruffalo, who also has supported Glazer’s speech and applauded him at the Oscars.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Twenty years later, as the Giants kick off their latest home season Friday, Newsom is now a national political figure — not just an outspoken champion of the Democratic Party but a potential future presidential contender.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Lake, a former local news anchor who has never held public office, has become known in part for her outspoken support of Trump's false claims of voter fraud.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Daughter to Erika and Thomas Pillsbury, Vega was loved deeply by her friends and family who have been increasingly outspoken about her death in an effort to raise awareness and learn more details about what happened to her.
—The Arizona Republic, 3 Apr. 2024
Although those issues have long been present in the backs of Tesla investors’ minds, Musk hasn’t always been so outspoken about his beliefs.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
Russell has long been an outspoken activist outside of music.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 2 Apr. 2024
LeBron has been outspoken about any projections related to his son’s future.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
Some stars have been outspoken on Gaza without as much blowback, such as Mark Ruffalo, who also has supported Glazer’s speech and applauded him at the Oscars.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Mar. 2024
Twenty years later, as the Giants kick off their latest home season Friday, Newsom is now a national political figure — not just an outspoken champion of the Democratic Party but a potential future presidential contender.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Lake, a former local news anchor who has never held public office, has become known in part for her outspoken support of Trump's false claims of voter fraud.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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