forthright
adjective
going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken.
forthrightness
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a word derived from
forthright.
Example Sentences
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China scholars, AI industry insiders and successive administrations have questioned Beijing’s strategic thinking and forthrightness.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
In “Miles” the great trumpet player and composer offers a warts-and-all portrait of his singular existence with a similar forthrightness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
This read as forthrightness and jurors were visibly engaged throughout his testimony.
From Slate ● Apr. 26, 2024
What I did like about this film and the character in regard to race relations, is that there is a forthrightness to Travis.
From Salon ● Mar. 23, 2024
Penelope straightened and returned the lady’s gaze with as much forthrightness as she could muster, given the rapid turn of events.
From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood
