English > forthright: 2 senses > adjective 1| Meaning | Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion. |
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| Examples | - "forthright criticism"
- "a forthright approach to the problem"
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| Synonyms | blunt, candid, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder |
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| Broader | direct | Straightforward in means or manner or behavior or language or action |
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| Spanish | directo, firme, franco, sincero |
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| Catalan | directe, franc, sincer |
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| Nouns | forthrightness | the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech |
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