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   forthright

   /ˈfɔːθrʌɪt/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a person or their manner or speech) direct and outspoken: "his most forthright attack yet on the reforms"
   • 2. proceeding directly forwards. archaic

   adverb

   • 1. directly forwards. archaic
   • ▪ immediately. archaic

   Word Origin Old Englishforthriht ‘straight forward, directly’ (see forth, right).

   Derivatives

   • 1. forthrightly adverb
   • 2. forthrightness noun

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   What is another word for forthright?

   • Synonyms for Forthright: adj. •aboveboard (adjective) square, veracious. adv. •all (adverb) forthrightly, squarely. n. Other synonyms: • straight-out, easy, man-to-man, flat-footed.

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   Do people really appreciate being forthright?

   • For the most part, people really appreciate it when others are forthright. It's so much easier to understand what someone wants when they just come out and say it. However, being direct and honest and saying what you really mean isn't easy for everyone.

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   What does forthrightness mean?

   • Define forthrightness. forthrightness synonyms, forthrightness pronunciation, forthrightness translation, English dictionary definition of forthrightness. adj. 1. Direct and without evasion; straightforward: a forthright appraisal; forthright criticism. See Synonyms at frank1.

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   What does it mean when a person is forthright?

   • When a person is being forthright, they're being direct, clear, or even straight-up. The opposite of forthright might be evasive, shifty, indirect, or circuitous. But we're not here to talk about those. We're here to talk about forthright. For the most part, people really appreciate it when others are forthright.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › forthrightFORTHRIGHT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Forthright means honest or direct in behaviour or speech. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see synonyms and related words, and hear the pronunciation.

   • English (US)

     (too) honest or direct in behavior or speech: His forthright...

   • Znaczenie Forthright, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     FORTHRIGHT definicja: 1. (too) honest or direct in behaviour...

   • Traditional

     FORTHRIGHT translate: （過於）坦誠的，直率的;直截了當的. Learn more in the...

   • Forthright: Thai Translation

     forthright translate: ตรงไปตรงมา. Learn more in the...

   • Forthright in Spanish

     FORTHRIGHT translate: directo, franco, franco, directo....

   • Forthright in Polish

     FORTHRIGHT translate: otwarty, bezpośredni, szczery,...

   • Translate English to German

     forthright translate: geradeheraus. Learn more in the...

   • Forthright in Russian

     FORTHRIGHT translate: откровенный, прямолинейный . Learn...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › forthrightForthright Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Forthright is an adjective that means free from ambiguity or evasiveness, or notably simple in style or quality. It can also be an adverb or a noun with different meanings. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › forthrightFORTHRIGHT Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Forthright means going straight to the point, frank, direct or outspoken. It can also mean proceeding in a straight course or direct. See how to use forthright in a sentence and find synonyms for this word.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › forthrightForthright - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. “ forthright criticism”. “a forthright approach to the problem”. synonyms: blunt, candid, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder. direct.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › forthrightFORTHRIGHT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Forthright means honest or direct in behavior or speech. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, see synonyms and related words, and hear the pronunciation.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › forthrightFORTHRIGHT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Forthright means direct and outspoken, or going straight forward. Learn how to use this adjective in different contexts, with synonyms and examples from Collins Dictionary.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › forthrightForthright - definition of forthright by The Free Dictionary

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   Forthright means direct and without evasion; straightforward. It can also mean proceeding straight ahead or at once. See different sources, translations and examples of forthright.