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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Todd was outspoken about the corrosive impacts of Trump-era lies and indecency — and was ridiculed by Trump and others for it.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Buttigieg, an outspoken Democratic surrogate during the 2024 campaign, is widely considered a 2028 presidential contender.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
In his final days as Joint Chiefs Chairman, after Trump had left office, Milley remained outspoken about his former commander-in-chief, further straining their relationship.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Caroline Kennedy’s son, Jack Schlossberg, has been particularly outspoken on social media about RFK Jr., who has advanced conspiracy theories about the JFK and RFK assassinations.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
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Brian Stelter, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Buttigieg, an outspoken Democratic surrogate during the 2024 campaign, is widely considered a 2028 presidential contender.
—Erin Doherty, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
In his final days as Joint Chiefs Chairman, after Trump had left office, Milley remained outspoken about his former commander-in-chief, further straining their relationship.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Caroline Kennedy’s son, Jack Schlossberg, has been particularly outspoken on social media about RFK Jr., who has advanced conspiracy theories about the JFK and RFK assassinations.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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