Definition Synonyms
Definition of forthright - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
communicationdirect and outspoken in manner or speech
- She was forthright in her criticism of the plan.
2.
honestycharacterized by simplicity and lack of evasion
- The forthright design of the building was admired.
Adverb
1.
mannerstraightforwardly, without evasion
- She answered the question forthright..
2.
timeDated immediately without delayDated
- He acted forthright to resolve the issue.
Origin of forthright
Old English, forth (forward) + riht (right)
Terms with forthright included in their meaning
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honesty
in a forthright manner candidly or frankly
honestly
in a forthright and honest way
communication
in a forthright way when speaking or writing
brazenly
in a brazen and forthright manner
Examples of forthright in a sentence
The report was forthright and honest. Her forthright manner sometimes offends people. He appreciated her forthright honesty during the meeting. He spoke forthright about the issues. The manager addressed the complaints forthright. She responded forthright to the urgent call.
The manager forthright addressed the complaint.
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- French:franc, franchement, ...
- German:offen, umgehend, ...
- Italian:schietto, francamente, ...
- Spanish:franco, sin rodeos, ...
- Portuguese:franco, francamente, ...
- Chinese:直率的, 直率地, ...
- Japanese:率直な, 率直に, ...
- Arabic:صَرِيح, بِصَرَاحَة, ...
- Hebrew:יָשִׁיר, בִּישִׁירוּת, ...
- Russian:прямолинейный, прямо, ...
- Ukrainian:відвертий, прямо, ...
- Hindi:स्पष्टवादी, स्पष्ट रूप से, ...
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