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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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But she did blame the Defense Department for not being more forthright about when and how the fighting would end.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

How forthright Japan's first woman premier can afford to be in their March 19 meeting, and how receptive the 79-year-old Trump will be, remain to be seen however.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Then again, Gyllenhaal is perfectly forthright with her affinity for Shelley’s perspective, opening her film with a small revelation hidden from the trailers.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

Some participants, he sees, are keen to see more forthright action.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

And I had done it in a decent and forthright manner.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.