outspoken
adjective
out·spo·ken
ˌau̇t-ˈspō-kən 
1
: direct and open in speech or expression : frank
outspoken in his criticism—
Current Biography
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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The decision was the latest verdict that has targeted outspoken cultural figures.
—Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 8 July 2024
Thomas’ wife, Ginni Thomas, is an outspoken supporter of the Jan. 6 uprising.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 5 July 2024
Hastings’ comments join a growing number of outspoken Democrat supporters calling for Biden to step down, agitated by the president’s performance during last week’s debate.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 July 2024
Since his passing, Juice’s mother has become an outspoken advocate about mental health.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 2 July 2024
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Mary Ilyushina, Washington Post, 8 July 2024
Thomas’ wife, Ginni Thomas, is an outspoken supporter of the Jan. 6 uprising.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 5 July 2024
Hastings’ comments join a growing number of outspoken Democrat supporters calling for Biden to step down, agitated by the president’s performance during last week’s debate.
—Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 July 2024
Since his passing, Juice’s mother has become an outspoken advocate about mental health.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 2 July 2024
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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