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/fˈɔːθɹaɪtnəs/
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[ US /ˈfɔɹˈθɹaɪtnəs/ ]
[ US /ˈfɔɹˈθɹaɪtnəs/ ]
NOUN
- the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
How To Use forthrightness In A Sentence
- Forthrightness can override a too precious concern for complete accuracy.
- Â This kind of forthrightness bordering on the contentious and rude was absolutely unheard of in The Legion. Hero History: Karate Kid | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News
- And New York, in all its brutal honesty, will continue to be hated by those who envy its forthrightness.
- Our forthrightness was the right thing to do, and transparency, I am convinced, will ultimately result in a higher level of trust in the quality and the safety of VA's services. CNN Transcript Oct 14, 2009
- The reason, in his own words, is his forthrightness and audacity.
- Day said later it was the "forthrightness" of Zaccardelli's response to the issues raised in the O'Connor report that won him the government's confidence. Peace, order and good government, eh?: September 2006 Archives
- You talk to some of the undecided voters who have come to the open meetings I've had here, and ask them what their reaction is to the kind of forthrightness and candor and straight talk that I have tried to give them in response to every question, every comment, every suggestion. CNN Transcript Jan 26, 2000
- In this spirit of forthrightness, I feel I must tell you that, strictly speaking, I'm not supposed to leave the castle without my entourage.
- British and Australian newspapermen are still remarkably unabashed about the habit, and speak about it with shocking forthrightness.
- Although the formidable doorwoman took to extremes the Porto reputation for forthrightness, the people inside were welcoming, and we left far later than intended, perhaps persuaded by the bargain caipirinhas. Travel news, travel guides and reviews | guardian.co.uk