outspokenness

Example Sentences

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Clay’s outspokenness put his life at constant risk; he traveled with a set of pistols and a Bowie knife strapped to his chest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

The match will pit Jones against South Africa's Erasmus, who has similarly mixed innovation and outspokenness during his coaching career.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

In early 1861, as the nation went to war against itself, Einhorn’s Jewish critics in Baltimore called a meeting to protest his outspokenness, which they feared might draw negative attention.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2025

Because of that outspokenness, Gore is facing backlash from the same people who supported her race.

From Salon • May 15, 2024

A certain World Bank official implied that Alex’s brashness and outspokenness turned off many people.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French