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forthright

(fɔːʳθraɪt)
adjective
If you describe someone as forthright, you admire them because they show clearly and strongly what they think and feel.
[approval]
Synonyms: outspoken, open, direct, frank More Synonyms of forthright

forthright in British English

adjective (ˈfɔːθˌraɪt)
1. 
direct and outspoken
adverb (ˌfɔːθˈraɪt, ˈfɔːθˌraɪt) also: forthrightly
2. 
in a direct manner; frankly
3. 
at once
Derived forms
forthrightness (ˈforthˌrightness)
noun

forthright in American English

(ˈfɔrθˌraɪt)
adjective
1.  Archaic
going straight forward
2. 
straightforward; direct; frank
adverb
3. 
straight forward; directly onward
4.  Archaic
immediately; at once
noun
5.  Archaic
a straight path or course
Derived forms
forthrightly (ˈforthˌrightly)
adverb
forthrightness (ˈforthˌrightness)
noun
Word origin
ME < OE forth riht: see forth & right

Examples of 'forthright' in a sentence
forthright

We all agreed that we would give our forthright opinions and spurred each other on.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He was also a man of forthright opinion who liked to settle arguments with his fists.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Peaty is typically forthright but has mixed feelings about blanket bans for nations.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
It is a collection of his forthright opinions.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The emotions are very honest and forthright.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
She was honest and forthright in her views and opinions.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The fact that he is known for his forthright views is a bonus.
The Sun (2014)
The choreographer offers his own quite forthright views on this subject.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Read his forthright and independent views inside.
The Sun (2013)
He was highly regarded for his forthright views and deep beliefs born of wartime experience.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
She was equally forthright as a minister.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Both are more accomplished with the bat than gloves and both can score hundreds in forthright style.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
In the dressing room it is possible to express opinions in the most forthright manner.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Her forthright manner and whirlwind energy raised the hackles of some of the old guard.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
His views were forthright and unpredictable.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He's actually quite forthright and honest.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His forthright views on Europe make him a dangerous person to have on the back benches.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Especially one who has offered such forthright views on the coach's management skills.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
You are always forthright and direct... both in approval and disapproval.
Amanda Mackenzie Stuart Consuelo & Alva: Love and Power in the Gilded Age (2005)
Her forthright opinions often landed her in trouble but she was generally able to rescue any tricky situations with her sharp wit and sense of humour.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
His reputation for being a quiet, unassuming man was belied by the forthright views he was happy to express in print.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
He was very forthright and honest which I liked.
The Sun (2009)
He could be forthright in his opinions, but was nonetheless a journalist's journalist.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
So, when he expresses himself in a forthright style, people sit up and listen.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)

In other languages
forthright

British English: forthright ADJECTIVE
If you describe someone as forthright, you admire them because they show clearly and strongly what they think and feel.
...a deeply religious man with forthright opinions.
  • American English: forthright
  • Brazilian Portuguese: franco
  • Chinese: 直率的
  • European Spanish: franco
  • French: sans détour
  • German: offen
  • Italian: schietto
  • Japanese: 率直な
  • Korean: 확고한
  • European Portuguese: franco
  • Latin American Spanish: franco

Chinese translation of 'forthright'

forthright

(ˈfɔːθraɪt)

adj

  1. [person, language] 直率的 (zhíshuài de)
  2. [condemnation, opposition] 直言不讳(諱)的 (zhí yán bù huì de)
(adjective) 
Definition
direct and outspoken
She was known for her forthright manner.
Synonyms
outspoken
He was an outspoken critic of apartheid.
open
She has an open, trusting nature.
direct
She avoided giving a direct answer.
frank
They had a frank discussion about the issue.
straightforward
I was impressed by his straightforward intelligent manner.
blunt
She is blunt about her personal life.
downright
a simple, downright chap with no rhetorical airs about him
candid
a candid account of her life in the limelight
upfront (informal)
plain-spoken
a plain-spoken man full of scorn for pomp and pretense
straight from the shoulder (informal)
Opposites
secret
,
secretive
,
dishonest
,
sneaky
,
furtive
,
underhand
,
untruthful
Seeoutspoken

Synonyms of 'forthright'

forthright

Explore 'forthright' in the dictionary

Additional synonyms

in the sense of downright
a simple, downright chap with no rhetorical airs about him
Synonyms
blunt,
open,
frank,
plain,
straightforward,
sincere,
outspoken,
honest,
candid,
forthright,
upfront (informal),
straight-from-the-shoulder
in the sense of frank
Definition
honest and straightforward in speech or attitude
They had a frank discussion about the issue.
Synonyms
candid,
open,
free,
round,
direct,
plain,
straightforward,
blunt,
outright,
sincere,
outspoken,
honest,
downright,
truthful,
forthright,
upfront (informal),
unrestricted,
plain-spoken,
unreserved,
artless,
ingenuous,
straight from the shoulder (informal)
in the sense of open
Definition
honest and frank
She has an open, trusting nature.
Synonyms
frank,
direct,
natural,
plain,
innocent,
straightforward,
sincere,
transparent,
honest,
candid,
truthful,
upfront (informal),
plain-spoken,
above board,
unreserved,
artless,
ingenuous,
guileless,
straight from the shoulder (informal),
opN
in the sense of plain-spoken
a plain-spoken man full of scorn for pomp and pretense
Synonyms
blunt,
direct,
frank,
straightforward,
open,
explicit,
outright,
outspoken,
downright,
candid,
forthright,
upfront (informal),
unequivocal
in the sense of straightforward
Definition
(of a person) honest, frank, and open
I was impressed by his straightforward intelligent manner.
Synonyms
honest,
open,
direct,
genuine,
sincere,
candid,
truthful,
forthright,
upfront (informal),
dinkum (Australian, New Zealand, informal),
above board,
guileless
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