FORTHRIGHT Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

forthright

adjective

ˈfȯrth-ˌrīt

Definition of forthright

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 Open-minded, passionate, forthright and brave, Eva is well-educated, well-read, adventurous, generous of spirit, a world-traveler. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 June 2026 The singer-songwriter’s forthright and wistful new record, Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me, is an exercise in revisitation that yields expanding, not diminishing, returns. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026 The editors are also forthright in discussing the paradox this argument creates. — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 That confidence must be underpinned by forthright leadership from our communal institutions. — Mick Davis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forthright

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthright

Adjective

After massive backlash from the community led by outspoken creators like Bordeaux, EA rolled back the concept.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
While the Dalai Lama has served as an outspoken advocate for democracy and human rights, that moral authority may now be co-opted by an authoritarian superpower.

— Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

The appeal for Philadelphia, from a basketball standpoint, is straightforward and multi-pronged.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
But while both certificates of deposit (CDs) and high-yield savings accounts continue to advertise attractive yields, deciding where to park that money isn't always a straightforward process.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of straightforward

Adjective

Not all applications are suitable for a direct switch, but the price gap, measured as the copper-to-aluminum price ratio, has blown out to one of the highest on record.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Muse Image will be available for consumers to access for free via the Meta AI app and site, WhatsApp direct messages and Instagram Stories.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of direct

Adjective

There have been differences of perspective, candid conversations, and moments of tension.

— Naftali Bennett, Time, 9 July 2026
Despite the celebrity glitz surrounding their relationship, Kelce got candid on the normalcy of his romance with Swift in a September 2025 interview with GQ.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of candid

Adjective

Yet France produced nearly 100 World Cup players who played for 13 countries this summer, and its team reached the semifinals for a third straight tournament.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
With a Triple-A pitcher called up for a spot start and a utilityman smacking an early two-run homer, the Boston Red Sox, having now won eight straight games, keep winning with an unlikely formula.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of straight

Adjective

Which is why the delivery of a frank but highly articulate speech about desire, especially to the very person one desires, proves unbearably intense.

— André Aciman, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Such realism, buttressed by frank discussions of perimenopause and other facts of midlife, helps rather than hinders the show’s ability to transport.

— Alison Herman, Variety, 9 July 2026