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US
/ˈfɔɹˈθɹaɪt/
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[ UK /fˈɔːθɹaɪt/ ]
[ UK /fˈɔːθɹaɪt/ ]
ADVERB
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directly and without evasion; not roundabout
the responsibility lies squarely with them
spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point
to face a problem squarely
ADJECTIVE
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characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
a forthright approach to the problem
a point-blank accusation
forthright criticism
tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
blunt talking and straight shooting
a blunt New England farmer
I gave them my candid opinion
plainspoken and to the point
How To Use forthright In A Sentence
- Beyond their settings, what these future-war games have in common with the Modern Warfare series is a refusal to forthrightly acknowledge the inspiration for their subject matter.
- People respected her honesty and forthright manner, qualities which endeared her to all.
- He should do so forthrightly but without bluster. Times, Sunday Times
- a forthright approach to the problem
- Didn't prevaricate but answered forthrightly and honestly.
- I thought about Clinton and how weak of attempt he made when asking for forgiveness and how he was not forthright from the get go in regards to his ex marital affair. Archive 2008-03-01
- He needed intelligently and forthrightly to answer her charges and demonstrate sympathy for her embattled position.
- Secretary Small and Deputy Secretary Burke have exhibited a head-in-the-sand attitude toward wrongdoing at their agency; they have engaged in stonewalling and spin rather than dealing forthrightly with the discrimination that has occurred. Another Government Report Supports Sternberg
- Thompson, who impresses with his vigour, drive and forthrightness, should not be hung out to dry for doing what, in all honesty, any new owner would have undertaken.
- They ought to be demanding that the presidential candidates speak out forthrightly on these issues.