forthright

[fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-] / ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ-, ˌfɔrθˈraɪt, ˌfoʊrθ-, ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ- /

ADJECTIVE

straightforward, honest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blunt candid categorical outspoken plainspoken sincere

WEAK

aboveboard bald call a spade a spade direct directly forward frank from the hip like it is no lie open plain real simple straight undisguised up front

Antonyms

STRONGEST

tactful tricky

WEAK

devious dishonest secret untruthful

Example Sentences

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He added: "Blunt and forthright on air, but knowledgeable, fair and balanced whether talking to Cabinet Ministers or George from Hampstead. Modern day broadcasters take note."

From BBC

Prince William has been forthright in stating that he has change in mind.

From BBC

Smith agreed that King was the less reliable narrator, writing that “Kincaid’s remarkably lucid, rapid-fire, and forthright demeanor on the stand — compared to King’s calculated demeanor” made it “obvious” that Kincaid was telling the truth.

From Salon

It looks pretty forthright on the page, but Mr. Isaacson skillfully teases fresh pith and resonance out of those familiar words.

From The Wall Street Journal

Emanuel has some forthright opinions about where the value from sports and entertainment will accrue in this new era.

From MarketWatch

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