forthright

ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt
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Translation of forthright from English into Dutch,

Adjective

1.

communication

direct and outspoken in manner or speech
  • She was forthright in her criticism of the plan.Ze was openhartig in haar kritiek op het plan.
2.

honesty

characterized by simplicity and lack of evasion
  • The forthright design of the building was admired.Het eenvoudige ontwerp van het gebouw werd bewonderd.

Adverb

1.

manner

straightforwardly, without evasion
  • She answered the question forthright.Ze beantwoordde de vraag rechtuit.
2.

time

Dated
immediately without delay
Dated
  • He acted forthright to resolve the issue.Hij handelde onmiddellijk om het probleem op te lossen.
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Synonyms and analogies of forthright in English

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.

Translations of "forthright" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
openhartigadj.

We've already given him the opportunity to be forthright.

We hebben hem al de gelegenheid geboden openhartig te zijn.

eerlijkadj.

She always forthright shares her thoughts and never hides her true feelings.

Zij vertelt altijd eerlijk wat ze denkt en verbergt haar echte gevoelens nooit.

oprechtadj.

I'm... sorry we haven't been completely forthright.

Het spijt me dat we niet volledig oprecht zijn geweest.

directadj.

Love can be a little forthright.

Love kan een beetje direct zijn.

rechttoe rechtaanadj.

Our Chardonnay's bold, it's forthright, it's designed to out through.

Onze chardonnay is rechttoe rechtaan, geprononceerd.

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forthright: Examples and translations in context

We've already given him the opportunity to be forthright.

We hebben hem al de gelegenheid geboden openhartig te zijn.

At that time it was a shockingly forthright song, that shocked many.

Destijds was het een schokkend openhartig nummer, dat velen schokte.

He spoke forthright during the meeting, leaving no room for misunderstanding.

Hij sprak heel openhartig tijdens de vergadering, zodat er geen misverstanden konden ontstaan.

The witness gave a forthright statement that clarified the facts in court.

De getuige deed een helder en openhartig getuigenis dat de feiten in de rechtszaal verduidelijkte.

She was forthright in her opinion about the company's new policy changes.

Ze was heel openhartig over wat ze vond van de nieuwe beleidswijzigingen van het bedrijf.

How? I hope you appreciate I'm being forthright.

Hopelijk waardeer je dat ik openhartig ben.

Flynn had a reputation for being very blunt and forthright.

Flynn stond erom bekend heel openhartig te zijn.

Being forthright about your feelings can strengthen your relationships with others.

Eerlijk en open zijn over je gevoelens kan je relaties met anderen versterken.

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