forthright

adjective

forth·right | \ ˈfȯrth-ˌrīt

Definition of forthright

(Entry 1 of 3)

1 : free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point a forthright critic was forthright in appraising the problem

2 : notably simple in style or quality forthright furniture

3 archaic : proceeding straight on

forthright

adverb

Definition of forthright (Entry 2 of 3)

1 archaic

a : directly forward

b : without hesitation : frankly

2 archaic : at once

forthright

noun

Definition of forthright (Entry 3 of 3)

archaic

: a straight path

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Examples of forthright in a Sentence

Adjective she sometimes was a little too forthright for her own good and ended up saying things that inadvertently offended people I appreciate your forthright explanation of the situation.

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