Definition & Meaning of "forthright"in English

forthright

(of a person) straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions

blunt

candid

direct

downright

frank

Grammatical Information

Composition

Simple

qualitative

Superlative

most forthright

Comparative

more forthright

gradable

Examples

He is a forthright individual, always speaking his mind without hesitation.

forthright

in a direct or straightforward manner, without hesitation or evasion

Grammatical Information

adverbs of manner

Examples

She spoke forthright to her boss about her concerns regarding the project's timeline.

Lexical Tree

forthrightly

forthrightness

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