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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The contrast between the bookish judge, lauded during his confirmation for his reverence of legal precedents, and the agitated, outspoken figure of recent years was especially noticeable to old friends and supporters.
—Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Williams has been outspoken in her opposition to the data center, citing both environmental and public health concerns.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Saudi Arabia’s image PR campaign Khashoggi was an outspoken critic of the Saudi government, which ranks as one of the most repressive in the world.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Gauff — who has been an outspoken advocate for mental health — had other thoughts.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
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Peter S. Canellos, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Williams has been outspoken in her opposition to the data center, citing both environmental and public health concerns.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Saudi Arabia’s image PR campaign Khashoggi was an outspoken critic of the Saudi government, which ranks as one of the most repressive in the world.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Gauff — who has been an outspoken advocate for mental health — had other thoughts.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for outspoken
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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