Forthright
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɔːθˌɹaɪt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Forthright is an adjective meaning Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.
Meaning
Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.
More Meanings
- Frank, outspoken.
- Markedly simple.
- Fixed; settled; decided.
- Expressly, frankly, unhesitatingly.
- At once, forthwith.
- (archaic) Proceeding straight forth.
- (archaic) A straight path.
Example Sentences
Gonzalo: […]Here's a maze trod indeed / Through forth-rights and meanders !
The witness was considered eminently credible thanks to her forthright answers.
TSSA General Secretary Manuel Cortes was typically forthright in his criticism by claiming that Sunak had "blatantly failed" to cure "a growing tragedy", as "every single day, more and more families can't make ends meet".
Word Forms
- forthrights
Synonyms for forthright
Depending on context, synonyms include out-front, candid, blunt, direct, forthrightly, outspoken.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include plainspoken, frank, direct, free-spoken, outspoken, candid.
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