Forthright
Direct; straightforward; frank; without hesitation.
adjectiveForthright
Direct; straightforward; frank; without hesitation.
adjectiveImagine This
Sammy, a three-year-old, can tell you how to get to the post office from his house without hesitation, 'It is at the 4th right corner.'
Sounds Like
FORTH-rite
Looks Like
forth-right
Remember This
Forthright emphasizes honesty delivered directly, not rudeness or bluster.
Other Forms
Connect With
candid, frank, direct, outspoken, blunt; opposite traits include evasiveness and indirectness
Note
Be careful not to conflate forthright with bluntness; forthrightness can be respectful when paired with tact.
Study Deeper
- The manager gave a forthright assessment of the project's risks.
- She was forthright about her concerns, which helped the team address them quickly.
From forth (forward) + right (direct); originally described moving straight ahead, hence speaking or acting directly.
FORTH-RIGHT: Move forth on the right path—straightforward, direct.
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