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 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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Many of those involved in the report, which was released this year, are outspoken critics of gender-affirming care and have little experience providing medical care to transgender minors, STAT reported.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson has been agitating for change, and the outspoken critic now has activist investor Elliott Investment Management weighing in on a potential chief executive officer candidate.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Sheriff Hall 'never met anyone like' Jelly Roll Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall has been an outspoken supporter of Jelly Roll and has corroborated the country star's rehabilitation and emotional growth during his incarceration.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2025
Remembering Virginia Giuffre During the interview, Stein wore a butterfly pin in remembrance of Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's most outspoken accusers, who died by suicide.
—Josh Sanders, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson has been agitating for change, and the outspoken critic now has activist investor Elliott Investment Management weighing in on a potential chief executive officer candidate.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 18 Dec. 2025
Sheriff Hall 'never met anyone like' Jelly Roll Davidson County Sheriff Daron Hall has been an outspoken supporter of Jelly Roll and has corroborated the country star's rehabilitation and emotional growth during his incarceration.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2025
Remembering Virginia Giuffre During the interview, Stein wore a butterfly pin in remembrance of Virginia Giuffre, one of Epstein's most outspoken accusers, who died by suicide.
—Josh Sanders, CBS News, 18 Dec. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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