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Meanings of outspoken in English

Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion.

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Given to expressing yourself freely or insistently.

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Usage of outspoken in English
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Empty fort strategy much? outspoken democracy activist Denise Ho said on Twitter.
The Guardian
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President Trump has been outspoken about his support of the Second Amendment.
Radio NZ
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In recent times, Ms Bonner was outspoken against prime minister Vladimir Putin.
The Irish Times
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Claudia has previously been outspoken on social media against her parents' views.
Reuters
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Her parents became outspoken political activists, fighting for Kurdish rights and independence.
Radio NZ
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This is a short-term political fix, Lomax said, in unusually outspoken comments.
Reuters
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Bedoya, whose parents are Colombian, has been particularly outspoken on immigration issues.
The Guardian
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He was known for being outspoken on discrimination, police brutality and racism.
Ebony
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In recent years she has emerged as an outspoken critic of Israel.
The Guardian
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Certainly she has been outspoken in expressing her concerns about the Bill.
Radio NZ
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Come grant-handing-out time, the outspoken mavericks are usually unrewarded for some reason.
The Irish Times
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The outspoken businessman lost two parts of that legal fight on Wednesday.
Reuters
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Jerry Falwell, a powerful and outspoken figure in conservative politics for decades.
Reuters
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Senator John McCain, an outspoken advocate of military aid to anti-Assad rebels.
Reuters
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Of course it's OK for Roy Keane to be outspoken and controversial.
The Guardian
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He is the frankest, most outspoken of writers; and that very frankness.
Dreamthorp / A Book of Essays Written in the Country
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