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 gun control
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 actor has long been an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and particularly transgender women.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Beyond her pioneering achievements behind the wheel, Levitt was also an inventor, a royal driving instructor, a suffragette and an outspoken writer.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
During what was already a tense night for New York Knicks fans, an unexpected courtside moment between two of hip-hop’s most outspoken figures turned even more heads.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Gómez is an outspoken conservative on many issues, including against LGBTQ rights.
—Randall Balmer, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Beyond her pioneering achievements behind the wheel, Levitt was also an inventor, a royal driving instructor, a suffragette and an outspoken writer.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
During what was already a tense night for New York Knicks fans, an unexpected courtside moment between two of hip-hop’s most outspoken figures turned even more heads.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Gómez is an outspoken conservative on many issues, including against LGBTQ rights.
—Randall Balmer, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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