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What is "forthright" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does forthright mean in English? Meaning of forthright definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "forthright" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "forthright": characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

Adjective

  • Meaning: characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
  • Example: blunt talking and straight shooting a blunt New England farmer I gave them my candid opinion forthright criticism a forthright approach to the problem tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank it is possible to be outspoken without being rude plainspoken and to the point a point-blank accusation
  • Synonyms: blunt candid forthright frank free-spoken outspoken plainspoken point-blank straight-from-the-shoulder
  • Similar: direct

    • Meaning of "forthright": directly and without evasion; not roundabout

    Adverb

  • Meaning: directly and without evasion; not roundabout
  • Example: to face a problem squarely the responsibility lies squarely with them spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point
  • Synonyms: forthright forthrightly squarely
  • Adjective: straightforward; not evasive; candid and direct The witness was considered eminently credible thanks to her forthright answers.

    • Synonyms:

    categorical, sincere, outspoken, candid, plainspoken, blunt, aboveboard, bald, direct, directly, forward, frank, open, plain, real, simple, straight, up front, call a spade a spade, from the hip, like it is, no lie, undisguised,

    Antonyms:

    tactful, dishonest, untruthful, tricky, devious, secret,

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    forthright in English: forthright
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