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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Current Biography2
: spoken or expressed without reserve
his outspoken advocacy of gun control
outspokenly
adverb
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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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Morris had been outspoken as an LGBTQ+ ally in the past, including appearing at GLAAD events.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Aug. 2024
The group has long been outspoken in its support of Palestinians.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
Democrats Torres, a longtime community activist, was outspoken in saying having an Hispanic senator, especially a Puerto Rican like herself and her husband, was imperative.
—Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 29 July 2024
The current front-runner in that Republican race is Kari Lake, the outspoken former TV anchor and 2022 GOP nominee for Arizona governor (who narrowly lost to Gov. Katie Hobbs).
—Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 29 July 2024
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Aug. 2024
The group has long been outspoken in its support of Palestinians.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Aug. 2024
Democrats Torres, a longtime community activist, was outspoken in saying having an Hispanic senator, especially a Puerto Rican like herself and her husband, was imperative.
—Steven Lemongello, Orlando Sentinel, 29 July 2024
The current front-runner in that Republican race is Kari Lake, the outspoken former TV anchor and 2022 GOP nominee for Arizona governor (who narrowly lost to Gov. Katie Hobbs).
—Kaleigh Rogers, ABC News, 29 July 2024
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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