Forthright Definition & Meaning

forthright
adverb
  1. directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely"; "the responsibility lies squarely with them"; "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point"
adjective
  1. characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "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 for forthright

blunt adj

having a broad or rounded end; "thick marks made by a blunt pencil" used of a knife or other blade; not sharp

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candid adj

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting

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direct adv

without deviation; "the path leads directly to the lake"; "went direct to the office" direct in spatial dimensions

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forthrightly adv

directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely

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frank adj

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "blunt talking and straight shooting

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outspoken adj

given to expressing yourself freely or insistently; "outspoken in their opposition to segregation

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plainspoken adj

using simple and direct language; "a plainspoken country doctor" characterized by directness in manner or speech

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point-blank adv

in a direct and unequivocal manner; "I asked him point- blank whether he wanted the job" characterized by directness in

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squarely adv

directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely

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  • "Honest and open and most forthright"
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Frequently asked questions

What does forthright mean?
directly and without evasion; not roundabout; "to face a problem squarely"; "the responsibility lies squarely with them"; "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point" characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion; "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
What part of speech is forthright?
Forthright is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does forthright have?
Forthright has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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