forthright

[fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-]

adjective

1. going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken.

   It's sometimes difficult to be forthright and not give offense.

2. proceeding in a straight course; direct; straightforward.

   a forthright glance.

adverb

1. straight or directly forward; in a direct or straightforward manner.

   He told us forthright just what his objections were.

2. straightaway; at once; immediately.

   He saw forthright that such an action was folly.

noun

1. Archaic.,  a straight course or path.

forthright

adjective

1. direct and outspoken

adverb

1. in a direct manner; frankly

2. at once

Other Word Forms

• forthrightness noun
• unforthright adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of forthright¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English forthrihte. See forth, right

Example Sentences

Some of Starmer's allies have long admired Shabana Mahmood, and believe her elevation to home secretary will see bring a more forthright approach to cracking the problems of the immigration system.

From BBC

Israel, meanwhile, took credit for the move, with Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer suggesting that it was prompted by Netanyahu's "forthright intervention" and criticisms.

From BBC

"This is a huge turning point for the country," says Professor Laurence Tribe, one of the nation's foremost constitutional experts, who has become a forthright critic of the president.

From BBC

“Gargantuan” isn’t about trying to tear down the players; it’s about being forthright with the fans.

From Los Angeles Times

She needed that forthright attitude throughout her life.

From BBC

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