forthright
Americanadjective
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going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken.
It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.
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proceeding in a straight course; direct; straightforward.
a forthright glance.
adverb
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straight or directly forward; in a direct or straightforward manner.
He told us forthright just what his objections were.
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straightaway; at once; immediately.
He saw forthright that such an action was folly.
noun
adjective
adverb
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in a direct manner; frankly
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at once
Other Word Forms
- forthrightness noun
- unforthright adjective
Etymology
Origin of forthright
before 1000; Middle English; Old English forthrihte. See forth, right
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
I was equally forthright about starting my first egg-freezing cycle, unsure how I’d respond to all the hormones I was set to inject.
From Los Angeles Times
"She was forthright, while father was a retiring man. I was more like him in nature but to please her I pushed myself forward."
From BBC
He added: "Blunt and forthright on air, but knowledgeable, fair and balanced whether talking to Cabinet Ministers or George from Hampstead. Modern day broadcasters take note."
From BBC
Prince William has been forthright in stating that he has change in mind.
From BBC
Smith agreed that King was the less reliable narrator, writing that “Kincaid’s remarkably lucid, rapid-fire, and forthright demeanor on the stand — compared to King’s calculated demeanor” made it “obvious” that Kincaid was telling the truth.
From Salon
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