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forthright

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/ˈfɔːθˌɹaɪt/ English

Definitions

noun

  1. A straight path.

adjective

  1. Straightforward, not evasive, candid and direct.“The witness was considered eminently credible thanks to her forthright answers.”
  2. Frank, outspoken.
  3. Markedly simple.
  4. Fixed, settled, decided.

adverb

  1. Expressly, frankly, unhesitatingly.
  2. At once, forthwith.
  3. Swiftly.
  4. Straight forward, in a straight direction.

Related words

Synonyms

plainspokenfrankdirectfree-spokenoutspokencandidbluntsquarelypoint-blankstraightforwarddirectlyfranknessstraightoutrighttruthfulsincere

Associated

condemnationopinionshonestmannerviewsattitudeexpressingpassionatesexualitypiusintegrity

Rhymes

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeplight

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