Definition of Forthright

Adjective

  • 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"
    - free spoken - point blank - straight from the shoulder

Adverb

  • 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"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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Unscramble forthright

109 unscramble word found using the letters forthright.

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