forthright

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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

The prosecution said Mrs Spragg was a "forthright supporter of the conspiracy theory" that Madeleine's parents were responsible for her disappearance despite "unequivocal evidence to the contrary".

From BBC

Such forthright commentary about current events and issues are rare, however.

From Los Angeles Times