Forthright: meaning, definitions and examples
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forthright
[ หfษหrฮธraษชt ]
honest
Direct and outspoken in a straightforward manner without hesitation or evasion.
Synonyms
blunt, candid, direct, frank, straightforward
Examples of usage
- She appreciated his forthright approach to the problem.
- He is known for his forthright opinions on the matter.
behavior
Characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion.
Synonyms
bold, candid, honest, open, plain-spoken
Examples of usage
- She admired his forthright behavior during the meeting.
- The company's forthright communication strategy impressed everyone.
Translations
Translations of the word "forthright" in other languages:
๐ต๐น franco
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคซเคผ-เคธเคพเคซเคผ
๐ฉ๐ช aufrichtig
๐ฎ๐ฉ terus terang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดะฒะตััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ szczery
๐ฏ๐ต ็็ดใช (sotchokuna)
๐ซ๐ท franc
๐ช๐ธ franco
๐น๐ท dรผrรผst
๐ฐ๐ท ์์งํ (soljikhan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุฑูุญ
๐จ๐ฟ upลรญmnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ รบprimnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ด็ (zhรญshuร i)
๐ธ๐ฎ odkrit
๐ฎ๐ธ hreinskilinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aรงฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ franco
Word origin
The word 'forthright' originated from Middle English in the late 16th century. It combines 'forth' and 'right', suggesting honesty and directness. Over time, the word has retained its essence of straightforwardness and honesty, becoming a valuable term to describe sincere and frank communication.
See also: forth, forthcome, forthrightly.