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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Twenty years later, as the Giants kick off their latest home season Friday, Newsom is now a national political figure — not just an outspoken champion of the Democratic Party but a potential future presidential contender.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Lake, a former local news anchor who has never held public office, has become known in part for her outspoken support of Trump's false claims of voter fraud.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
Expand All The editor of a small Kansas newspaper that was raided by local police in August fears the town will continue to lack transparency after an outspoken councilwoman, whose home was also searched by officers, was replaced last week by voters.
—Luke Nozicka, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
The world’s third-richest person has been an outspoken critic of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI), repeatedly stepped into legal trouble with U.S. federal regulators, and dabbled in election misinformation.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
Additionally, the family takes issue with Mr. Kennedy’s outspoken skepticism about the Covid vaccine, in contrast to the Biden administration’s focus on pushing for vaccinations for union and farm workers.
—Rebecca Davis O’Brien, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Remini has been an outspoken critic of the Church of Scientology for years.
—Christopher Brito, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2024
Yet, Hegerberg's impact extends beyond the soccer field, as she is renowned for her outspoken advocacy in the fight for equality within women's soccer.
—Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
In remarks at the White House, Varadkar — one of the most outspoken supporters of the Palestinians among European leaders — set out his views on Irish empathy for the plight of the Palestinians.
—Bryan Pietsch, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
Calmatters, The Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2024
Lake, a former local news anchor who has never held public office, has become known in part for her outspoken support of Trump's false claims of voter fraud.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2024
Expand All The editor of a small Kansas newspaper that was raided by local police in August fears the town will continue to lack transparency after an outspoken councilwoman, whose home was also searched by officers, was replaced last week by voters.
—Luke Nozicka, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
The world’s third-richest person has been an outspoken critic of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI), repeatedly stepped into legal trouble with U.S. federal regulators, and dabbled in election misinformation.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2024
Additionally, the family takes issue with Mr. Kennedy’s outspoken skepticism about the Covid vaccine, in contrast to the Biden administration’s focus on pushing for vaccinations for union and farm workers.
—Rebecca Davis O’Brien, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024
Remini has been an outspoken critic of the Church of Scientology for years.
—Christopher Brito, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2024
Yet, Hegerberg's impact extends beyond the soccer field, as she is renowned for her outspoken advocacy in the fight for equality within women's soccer.
—Assile Toufaily, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
In remarks at the White House, Varadkar — one of the most outspoken supporters of the Palestinians among European leaders — set out his views on Irish empathy for the plight of the Palestinians.
—Bryan Pietsch, Washington Post, 20 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1808, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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