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Forthright

/ˈfɔːθˌɹaɪt/ · adjective

Meaning

Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct.
  2. Frank, outspoken.
  3. Markedly simple.
  4. Fixed; settled; decided.
  5. (archaic) Proceeding straight forth.
  6. (archaic) A straight path.
  7. Expressly, frankly, unhesitatingly.
  8. At once, forthwith.

Example Sentences

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".
Gonzalo: […]Here's a maze trod indeed / Through forth-rights and meanders !

Synonyms for forthright

out-frontcandidbluntdirectforthrightlyoutspokensquarelypoint-blankplainspokenfree-spokenfrank

Antonyms for forthright

Related Words

plainspokenfrankdirectfree-spokenoutspokencandidbluntsquarelypoint-blankstraightforwarddirectlyfranknessstraightoutrighttruthfulsincerehonestunequivocalexplicitemphatic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does forthright mean?

Forthright means Straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct..

What is a synonym for forthright?

Common synonyms include out-front, candid, blunt, direct.

What is the opposite of forthright?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use forthright in a sentence?

The witness was considered eminently credible thanks to her forthright answers.

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