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forthright Definition

forth·right (fôrt̸h rīt′)

adjective

  1. Archaic going straight forward
  2. straightforward; direct; frank

Etymology: ME < OE forth riht: see forth & right

adverb

  1. straight forward; directly onward
  2. Archaic immediately; at once

noun

Archaic a straight path or course

forthright Related Forms

forth·right′ly adverb forth·right′·ness noun

forthright Synonyms

forthright

modif.

forthright Usage Examples

Preposition: about

experience: Perhaps I should have been more forthright about that experience.

Modifies a noun

  • manner: Also added Just Say No, which makes similar points in a somewhat more forthright manner.
  • opinion: At the time, we thought that the emotional strain of sharing her forthright opinions with us had just got too much for Joanna.
  • style: He is renowned for his enthusiastic, motivational yet forthright style, which ensures a winning formula.
  • view: Singh's forthright views provided the perfect introduction to a lively plenary discussion.
  • discussion: Honest and forthright discussions ensue when reports are disappointing.
  • comment: In this open letter, he has some forthright comments to make on the Long Term plans.

Modifying Another Word

  • typically: Sir Philip Green is in a typically forthright mood.
  • equally: Mark Wood was equally forthright about the need for the profession to embrace the opportunities offered.
  • very: Said Dowie: " I'm going there in a very forthright fashion.
  • so: They all get turned away hoping to find a little old lady next door who will not be so forthright.
  • quite: The administration is quite forthright in this matter... .
  • too: I think I may have been a little too forthright in stating the channel's case and Kate looks slightly taken aback.

Used with adjective complement

become: Secondly, since the removal of most hereditary peers in 1999, party whips have become more forthright.

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