forthright
1. [ adjective ] characterized by disconcerting directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Synonyms: frank blunt candid point-blank outspoken plainspoken free-spoken
Examples:

"blunt talking and straight shooting" "a blunt New England farmer" "my candid opinion" "forthright criticism" "a forthright approach to the problem"

Related terms: direct
2. [ adjective ] characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Synonyms: frank blunt point-blank candid straight-from-the-shoulder outspoken plainspoken free-spoken
Examples:

"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 w

Related terms: direct
3. [ adverb ] directly and without evasion; not roundabout
Synonyms: squarely forthrightly
Examples:

"to face a problem squarely" "the responsibility lies squarely with them" "spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point"

Related terms: square square
Similar spelling:   forthrightly
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