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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: 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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However, critics have already started attacking O’Leary’s $108 million payday prompting the outspoken CEO to chime in.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 29 Apr. 2024
Lane was an outspoken activist during the controversy over picking the library’s CEO and argued that interim head Nichelle Hayes should be the next CEO.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Apr. 2024
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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 29 Apr. 2024
Lane was an outspoken activist during the controversy over picking the library’s CEO and argued that interim head Nichelle Hayes should be the next CEO.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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