outspoken

Example Sentences

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The joke here was that Barkley, already known for being outspoken, has been getting kudos for speaking out in favor of immigrants on a CBS broadcast.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Lumumba, an outspoken critic of Belgium's colonial rule, became his country's first prime minister after it gained independence in 1960.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

He is one of Europe’s most outspoken critics of Israel’s wars in Gaza and Lebanon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Palantir’s Karp has been outspoken about his support for the use of AI for American military purposes.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

He was quite outspoken in his belief that it was a mistake for guides to pamper their clients.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer