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as in outspoken
free in expressing one's true feelings and opinions
she sometimes was a little too forthright for her own good and ended up saying things that inadvertently offended people
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as in straightforward
going straight to the point clearly and firmly
I appreciate your forthright explanation of the situation
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Recent Examples of forthright
In an industry as opaque as art, where dealers are rarely forthright about their businesses, the most reliable economic data can sometimes be the party budgets.
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Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
And when those two sat down in February to discuss the plans for this season’s deadline, the Flyers GM was forthright and indicated that he’d be forced to move him if someone stepped up and met the asking price.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Be honest and forthright with yourself.
—USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Reese, who has committed to the new league, has been forthright about her WNBA earnings.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forthright
Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
And when those two sat down in February to discuss the plans for this season’s deadline, the Flyers GM was forthright and indicated that he’d be forced to move him if someone stepped up and met the asking price.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Be honest and forthright with yourself.
—USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Reese, who has committed to the new league, has been forthright about her WNBA earnings.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for forthright
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthright
Adjective
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The actor has long been an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and particularly transgender women.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Beyond her pioneering achievements behind the wheel, Levitt was also an inventor, a royal driving instructor, a suffragette and an outspoken writer.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This should be straightforward and create as little of a mess as possible.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Opening a Swiss bank account is fairly straightforward but has to comply with strict U.S. disclosure laws.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
18 Apr. 2025
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And, to be honest, her description of the breakup at that time sounded a lot more amicable than it’s been sounding lately.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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But only if leaders have the appetite for that kind of honest data.—
Aparna Rae,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Many described the Trump administration’s cancellations as a direct attack on science and research rooted in facts, warning that political interference is not just stalling progress but actively endangering public health.—
Angel Algarin,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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Every donation, no matter the size, makes a direct impact.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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ERGs by definition are a place for candid conversations, where differences are celebrated and embraced.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Sarah Jakes Roberts has long carved her own path, leading her own congregations in Los Angeles and Denver, authoring bestsellers, and inspiring a new generation with her candid, compassionate style.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
27 Apr. 2025
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Saturday’s 5-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche was the eighth straight opener that Dallas dropped.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Commitment to Defense McDonagh was a pillar on the blue line and in the clubhouse during a four-season stretch with the Lightning that included a pair of Cups and three straight trips to the Cup final.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking to the media at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on Monday night, Nadal was frank about his time away from the courts.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutor Anthony was frank with jurors, telling them that the state would not produce a murder weapon or the exact location where Selonia was stabbed.—
Vladimir Duthiers, Paul LaRosa,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Forthright.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forthright. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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