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forthright


I - adjective
characterized by directness in manner or speech;
without subtlety or evasion (Freq. 2)
- blunt talking and straight shooting
- a blunt New England farmer
- I gave them my candid opinion
- forthright criticism
- a forthright approach to the problem
- tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
- it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
- plainspoken and to the point
- a point-blank accusation
Syn:
blunt, candid, frank, free-spoken, outspoken,
plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulder
Similar to:
direct
Derivationally related forms:
outspokenness (for: outspoken), frankness (for: frank), forthrightness, candidness (for: candid), bluntness (for: blunt)

II - adverb
directly and without evasion;
not roundabout
- to face a problem squarely
- the responsibility lies squarely with them
- spoke forthright (or forthrightly) and to the point
Syn:
squarely, forthrightly
Derived from adjective:
square (for: squarely)

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