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.
With its moribund state-managed economy still struggling under crippling sanctions, Kim is not expected to be so forthright this time around.
From Barron's
Some participants, he sees, are keen to see more forthright action.
From BBC
“I had a very forthright conversation with Ambassador Kennedy about it. She wasn’t sent. She insisted on supervising the trip.”
From Literature
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
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