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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The comedian has long been outspoken about his conservative views and has faced criticism for a string of controversial comments, including likening the plight of conservatives in Hollywood to 1930s Germany and asking why he shouldn’t be allowed to say the n-word.
—Ashley Spencer, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
Six months later, several OpenAI staff members have left the company that were either outspoken about AI safety or worked on key safety teams.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 16 May 2024
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Ashley Spencer, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
Six months later, several OpenAI staff members have left the company that were either outspoken about AI safety or worked on key safety teams.
—Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 16 May 2024
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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