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
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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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And university leaders fearing government investigations, funding cuts, or punitive endowment taxes crack down on campus protest, remove or demote outspoken professors, and remain silent in the face of growing authoritarianism.
—Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025
The Miami Dolphins have reportedly made their decision on wide receiver Tyreek Hill after weeks of speculation that the organization was looking to trade the outspoken star.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
During the first episode of MSNBC's new original podcast The Blueprint with Jen Psaki, the outspoken grandson of John F. Kennedy addressed his inflammatory online presence, telling the former White House press secretary that his intention is to get people talking.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
But the president's new FTC chair, Andrew Ferguson, is an outspoken Big Tech critic on X and is signaling the panel won't be stacked with pro-industry quislings.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
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Steven Levitsky, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025
The Miami Dolphins have reportedly made their decision on wide receiver Tyreek Hill after weeks of speculation that the organization was looking to trade the outspoken star.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
During the first episode of MSNBC's new original podcast The Blueprint with Jen Psaki, the outspoken grandson of John F. Kennedy addressed his inflammatory online presence, telling the former White House press secretary that his intention is to get people talking.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
But the president's new FTC chair, Andrew Ferguson, is an outspoken Big Tech critic on X and is signaling the panel won't be stacked with pro-industry quislings.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
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“Outspoken.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outspoken. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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