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Meaning of 'forthright' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Forthright [ a.]
- Direct; straightforward; as, a forthright man.
2 . Forthright [ adv.]
- Straight forward; in a straight direction.
3 . Forthright [ n.]
- A straight path.

Meaning of 'forthright' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . forthright [ r]
Meaning (1):
- directly and without evasion; not roundabout
Example in sentence:
  • spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point;
  • the responsibility lies squarely with them;
  • to face a problem squarely
2 . forthright [ s]
Meaning (2):
- characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Example in sentence:
  • a blunt New England farmer;
  • a forthright approach to the problem;
  • a point-blank accusation;
  • blunt talking and straight shooting;
  • forthright criticism;
  • I gave them my candid opinion;
  • it is possible to be outspoken without being rude;
  • plainspoken and to the point;
  • tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank

Nearby Words:

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