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Forthright

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Definitions for Forthright

adjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech
Synonyms
blunt candid frank free-spoken outspoken plainspoken point-blank straight-from-the-shoulder
Examples
  1. without subtlety or evasion
  2. blunt talking and straight shooting
  3. a blunt New England farmer
  4. I gave them my candid opinion
  5. forthright criticism
  6. a forthright approach to the problem
  7. tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
  8. it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
  9. plainspoken and to the point
  10. a point-blank accusation
adverb
directly and without evasion
Synonyms
Examples
  1. not roundabout
  2. to face a problem squarely
  3. the responsibility lies squarely with them
  4. spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point

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