Communists despised her outspokenness about Soviet repression; liberals derided her radicalism. Macdonald's outspokenness and volubility gained many detractors. Margot was known for her outspokenness and acerbic wit. He remained controversial for his radical political views and his often belligerent outspokenness. In cultures that value outspokenness and overt confidence, shyness can be perceived as weakness. Wood was also known for his eccentricities and outspokenness. Some contemporaries speculated that Priestley's outspokenness had hurt Shelburne's political career. His political activism, literary output and outspokenness brought him wide fame during his lifetime. His outspokenness piques the prince's interest. Butler disapproved of Kemble's outspokenness, forbidding her to publish. Blair had a reputation for outspokenness and his campaign speeches in 1868 attacked Radical Republicans. Lucas is particularly well known for his activism and outspokenness. MacArthur has been involved with multiple controversies regarding his outspokenness on certain topics. His outspokenness regarding his political opinions sometimes caused a scandal. His SA peers criticised Berger's ambitious nature, outspokenness and lack of self-reflection.