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forthright::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | blunt, candid, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder |
| Derivation | forthrightness |
forthright criticism.
a forthright approach to the problem.
forthright::adverb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | forthrightly, squarely |
spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point.
Examples of forthright
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The media should not allow him to get away with less than a forthright response.
From the washingtontimes.com
Only forthright and courageous leadership is likely to start us on a saner path.
From the denverpost.com
Surprised by the forthright answer, Mr. Schuessler then asked what had happened.
From the post-gazette.com
Hall was instantly attracted to Clarkson's self-confidence and forthright views.
From the independent.co.uk
Some lawyers who went before him were put off by his blunt and forthright manner.
From the post-gazette.com
There is no mystery or depth to a man so forthright in all of his transactions.
From the latimes.com
Of course some bosses will not be so forthright and will seethe silently instead.
From the abcnews.go.com
That this hooky, appealingly forthright track wasn't a hit is utterly baffling.
From the washingtonpost.com
These are straightforward, honest, forthright people that cut right to the chase.
From the post-gazette.com
- Squarely: 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"
- Blunt: 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 ...
- (forthrightness) candor: the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
- The Last Camel Died at Noon is the sixth in a series of mystery novels, written by Elizabeth Peters and featuring fictional sleuth and archaeologist Amelia Peabody. ...
- Straightforward; not evasive; characterized by candor and directness
- Terminante; directo; franco; sin contemplaciones
