forthrightness

Example Sentences

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In “Miles” the great trumpet player and composer offers a warts-and-all portrait of his singular existence with a similar forthrightness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“To say we are disappointed by the lack of urgency and forthrightness from the City Attorney’s office is an understatement,” the union’s statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

This read as forthrightness and jurors were visibly engaged throughout his testimony.

From Slate • Apr. 26, 2024

A consequence of the forthrightness is that one of the first things a listener wonders upon hearing his new song, “Death Wish,” is whether he’s writing about Shires.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2023

They enjoyed him very much for his charm and high spirits as well as for his forthrightness and openness.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman