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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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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She has long been outspoken in calling for a deal to return the hostages, speaking weekly outside the Israel Defense Forces headquarters in Tel Aviv, as well as outside Netanyahu’s residence in Jerusalem, at the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) and other locations.
—Tamar Michaelis and Jennifer Hauser, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Trump’s incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary for Homeland Security Kristi Noem, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and FCC Chair Brendan Carr have all been outspoken supporters of a ban.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The always blunt and outspoken Melton, who often battled with the Chicago media during his playing days, later became a Sox TV analyst.
—Joe Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
The battery here included 14 people, some of whom, like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, are outspoken Trump allies.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Tamar Michaelis and Jennifer Hauser, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Trump’s incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Secretary for Homeland Security Kristi Noem, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and FCC Chair Brendan Carr have all been outspoken supporters of a ban.
—Emily Baker-White, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The always blunt and outspoken Melton, who often battled with the Chicago media during his playing days, later became a Sox TV analyst.
—Joe Knowles, Chicago Tribune, 5 Dec. 2024
The battery here included 14 people, some of whom, like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, are outspoken Trump allies.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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