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 As for his fondest conference memories, Stone was less forthright, leaving one to presume that what happens at CPAC stays at CPAC. — Olivia Empson, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 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 More screen time is given over to her burgeoning friendship with firebrand suffragette Mary, played by singer Lily Allen in a deliberately anachronistic performance — her forthright speech and manner beamed in directly from the 21st century. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 3 June 2026 The actress would ultimately sign on to play the forthright broadcaster Veronica Corningstone opposite Will Ferrell's titular Burgundy. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forthright

Recent Examples of Synonyms for forthright

Adjective

The experience of Jack Ma illustrates the limits imposed on entrepreneurs who become too powerful or politically outspoken.

— Rainer Zitelmann, Fortune, 2 July 2026
The fact his reputation around the league points to him being outspoken cooled his value.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Definition of outspoken

Adjective

Compared with platforms that emphasize community groups or compatibility questionnaires, OurTime focuses primarily on helping older adults browse profiles, discover potential matches, and communicate with other members in a straightforward format.

— Matthew Kayser Updated July 6, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026
The musical’s overture gives you a sense of the complexity that’s needed to make seeming simple and straightforward material really soar.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026

Definition of straightforward

Adjective

Refine a portfolio piece, build a small prototype, or share a draft with someone who gives honest notes.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
County officials have repeatedly warned that fraudulent claims take money away from public services and shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2026

Definition of honest

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

Readiness is an ongoing practice, not a declaration, determined by daily interactions and the safety to be candid.

— Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
In April 2020, the pop superstar shared a candid photo of herself and Austin to her social media in honor of National Siblings Day.

— Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 July 2026

Definition of candid

Adjective

The Angels have lost five straight and 11 of 17 since June 17.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
On a night he was named an All-Star for the third straight season and 10th time in his career, pitcher Chris Sale led the Braves in an 14-3 blasting of the Mets on Saturday at Truist Park.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of straight

Adjective

Davis was frank with the roughly 20 people in attendance, saying the November election will not be an easy victory.

— Rachel Royster July 2, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026
There’s a frank sadness to nearly every scene, but also a tenderness and warmth between these two unlikely friends.

— Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 July 2026