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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After his outspoken support for protests in 2022, Arjmand was unable to return to Iran.
—Amir Hussein Radjy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Wright has been an outspoken critic of policies aimed at addressing climate change and expanding the use of renewable energy.
—Anca Gurzu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, new roadblocks pop up regularly as the state’s outspoken citizens change the rules and protest.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The cast of Summer House is reacting to news of Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s newfound relationship, with Batula’s husband Kyle Cooke being the most outspoken of the group — so far.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
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Amir Hussein Radjy, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
Wright has been an outspoken critic of policies aimed at addressing climate change and expanding the use of renewable energy.
—Anca Gurzu, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, new roadblocks pop up regularly as the state’s outspoken citizens change the rules and protest.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The cast of Summer House is reacting to news of Amanda Batula and West Wilson’s newfound relationship, with Batula’s husband Kyle Cooke being the most outspoken of the group — so far.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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