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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 is forthright?

   • Making business better, together. Forthright is an online research panel that puts people first. Our research is geared toward business services and products, and survey participants include business professionals and industry experts, for whom we provide premium incentives.

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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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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...

   • Forthright in Spanish

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

   • Simplified

     FORTHRIGHT translate: （过于）坦诚的，直率的;直截了当的. Learn more in the...

   • 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 Russian

     FORTHRIGHT translate: откровенный, прямолинейный . Learn...

   • Forthright in Polish

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

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 definition: going straight to the point; frank; direct; outspoken. See examples of FORTHRIGHT used in a sentence.

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

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   Forthright means direct and outspoken in showing what one thinks and feels. Learn how to use this adjective, its synonyms, and its origin and usage in sentences from various sources.

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

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   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.

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.