Definition of Forthright
Adjective
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characterized by directness in manner or speech
without subtlety or evasion
"blunt talking and straight shooting"
"a blunt New England farmer"
"I gave them my candid opinion"
"forthright criticism"
"a forthright approach to the problem"
"tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"
"it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"
"plainspoken and to the point"
"a point-blank accusation"
blunt candid frank - free spoken outspoken plainspoken - point blank - straight from the shoulder
Adverb
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directly and without evasion
not roundabout
"to face a problem squarely"
"the responsibility lies squarely with them"
"spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point"
squarely forthrightly
Word games points for the Forthright
- Scrabble® score of the forthright (20)
- Word Chums® score of the forthright (21)
- Words With Friends® score of the forthright (19)
Unscramble forthright
109 unscramble word found using the letters forthright.
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