adj
forthright
FAWTH-ryt
adj
1
Direct and honest in speech; not evasive.
"She gave a forthright answer to the reporter's question."
"His forthright manner made him easy to trust."
How to Use Forthright
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSpeaking plainly and honestly, without dodging the point.
Common pairings
forthright answer
forthright manner
Word Forms
more forthright comparative, more forthright comparative, forthrights plural, most forthright superlative, most forthright superlative
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Etymology
From Old English forthriht, "direct, straightforward" — built from forth and right.