outspoken
adjective
out·spo·ken
ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən 
1
: direct and open in speech or expression : frank
… outspoken in his criticism …—
Current Biography
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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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As national movements for racial justice gathered momentum a decade ago, students on campuses were also becoming more aware and outspoken about racial harms.
—Ingrid A. Nelson, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Drag queen Pattie Gonia is asking fans for help fighting Patagonia, the popular outdoor apparel and gear company, which has sued the outspoken environmental activist for trademark infringement.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The same goes for Einbinder, who, like Ava, has established herself as a politically outspoken, incisive comedic voice.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Peterson’s quieter nature, compared to that of the outspoken Dybantsa, is a topic of discussion.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
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Ingrid A. Nelson, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Drag queen Pattie Gonia is asking fans for help fighting Patagonia, the popular outdoor apparel and gear company, which has sued the outspoken environmental activist for trademark infringement.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
The same goes for Einbinder, who, like Ava, has established herself as a politically outspoken, incisive comedic voice.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 29 May 2026
Peterson’s quieter nature, compared to that of the outspoken Dybantsa, is a topic of discussion.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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