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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And [Israel] also tried to silence the outspoken voices of what remains from the U.N.
—Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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The late Michael Jackson was outspoken about sexuality and often caused controversy with his provocative dance moves.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Ambassadors United Nations ambassador: Elise Stefanik The House GOP conference chair who just won her fifth term representing an upstate New York district, Elise Stefanik has limited diplomatic experience but has been an outspoken critic of the United Nations and a staunch ally of Israel.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
He's been outspoken about his support for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance and received an endorsement from Trump ahead of his Senate victory Tuesday night.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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Karl Vick, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors
The late Michael Jackson was outspoken about sexuality and often caused controversy with his provocative dance moves.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Ambassadors United Nations ambassador: Elise Stefanik The House GOP conference chair who just won her fifth term representing an upstate New York district, Elise Stefanik has limited diplomatic experience but has been an outspoken critic of the United Nations and a staunch ally of Israel.
—Alex Gangitano, The Hill, 21 Nov. 2024
He's been outspoken about his support for President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance and received an endorsement from Trump ahead of his Senate victory Tuesday night.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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