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 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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—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
But several of the most outspoken opponents of the Senate resolution said they either weren't invited to the meeting or declined to attend.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
The world’s richest man also used the R-word to insult the intelligence of Navarro, an economic populist who is one of the most outspoken advocates for higher import taxes designed to protect American manufacturing.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Crockett has emerged as one of the most outspoken House Democrats against the Trump administration, most recently calling for Congress to oppose the president.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 6 Apr. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
But several of the most outspoken opponents of the Senate resolution said they either weren't invited to the meeting or declined to attend.
—Barbara Sprunt, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
The world’s richest man also used the R-word to insult the intelligence of Navarro, an economic populist who is one of the most outspoken advocates for higher import taxes designed to protect American manufacturing.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2025
Crockett has emerged as one of the most outspoken House Democrats against the Trump administration, most recently calling for Congress to oppose the president.
—Annabella Rosciglione, The Washington Examiner, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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